Wilder, George D. (George Durand), 1869-1946
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Allen Wright Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-017
Scope and Contents
The papers of Albert Allen Wright partially document the career of this geologist, naturalist, and trusted advisor of College affairs. The papers consist primarily of correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, along with a sampling of writings, talks, field notes, and student notes. The majority of the correspondence is written both to and from family members.
The collection is arranged in eight series: 1. Correspondence (Incoming); 2. Correspondence (Outgoing); 3. Student...
Dates:
1853, 1858-1905; Other: Date acquired: 06/27/1968
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
George Durand Wilder Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-213
Scope and Contents
The George Durand Wilder Papers consists primarily of letters, 1922-45, between George Durand Wilder and his cousins and friends regarding his missionary work and family matters. In 1936, Wilder was detained by the Japanese government upon his departure from China. He wrote to his cousin, Jamie, and described his stay in Japan and corruption in China. Wilder’s reference to the actions of the Japanese can be identified as the first conflicts of WW II in the Pacific. Included with the...
Dates:
1922-1945, undated ; Other: Date acquired: 1990 September 7
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives