Correspondence and Papers of William B. Gerrish as Oberlin City Official, 1889-1938

This series contains a few publications by and about William Gerrish as well as some village annual reports found in his files. The latter may well be duplicated in the records of Oberlin city government. The actual correspondence begins with three letterpress copy books dating from 1889-1903. Among the miscellaneous letters is a substantial file of correspondence from the Chicago architect, J.L. Silsbee, concerning the construction of the Memorial Arch (1902-1903). Included is an undated copy of specifications for the Memorial Arch. Gerrish's letters to Silsbee are contained in the last volume of the letterpress copy books. The last series of folders is arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent. It includes letters written to Gerrish in his capacity as superintendent of the Oberlin waterworks and spans 1890-1910.