RG 30. Personal Papers

Abstract The papers of Chester L. Shaver, 1924-1979, mainly document his research efforts and writings related to authors of the Romantic Period, especially William Wordsworth. The materials vary in content according to form, but they are by far the richest part of the collection. Proofs of The Letters of William and Dorothy Wordsworth: The Early Years (frequently referred to as The Early Years) and drafts of other works are...

Scope and Contents The papers of August Meier primarily document his student days at Oberlin College (1941-45), and his interest in interracial matters, Student Congress, and the Mock Convention. Records consist of materials related to the discrimination of Oberlin barbershops against Black clients (1942-45) and the investigation of discrimination against Black students on the Oberlin College campus (1942). Other files contain information concerning the Committees of Correspondence (1943-45), and the...

Scope and Contents The Brian K. Hansen Papers consist of materials related to the formation of the Theatre-Arts Department and major at Oberlin College from 1956 to 1973. The collection primarily consists of documentation regarding the creation and development of both the Theatre-Arts Department as well as the Theatre-Arts Major. Included in the collection are a number of proposals and correspondence among a number of Oberlin College faculty, students and staff, including Brian K. Hansen, David Merrill,...

Scope and Contents The Willard Livingstone Beard Papers consists primarily of letters (1910-1925) between the Willard and Ellen Beard and their children. Of special interest are the twenty letters written by Willard L. Beard and his daughter, Phebe, from Foochow, China (1921-23), some of which tell of the struggle between factions of the Chinese to gain control of the area. A letter from Myron Gould Beard to “Dearest Sister Dot” (Dorothy), dated June 29, 1920, is an account of his visit to Bahia Blanca,...

Scope and Contents The papers of Delphine Hanna document her work as a pioneer in the field of physical education for women. The biographical files contain brief sketches of Hanna’s career, recollections of her former students, and materials relating to her induction in the Michigan Hall of Fame. The correspondence series contains two letters written by Hanna to Alumnae of the Oberlin College and two letters from individuals who sought information concerning Hanna’s work. The bulk of the material concerns...

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This collection consists entirely of copies of King-Crane Commission material held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 85 originals date from 1919.

These copies of King-Crane Commission material are for reference use only. The originals are held by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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The Lysle K. Butler Papers are arranged into six series. The collection includes biographical files and materials from Butler's time at Oberlin College.

Scope and Contents The papers consist mainly of 6 letters by Wright and ten by his secretary, 2 telegrams by Wright, 8 blueprints for the house and 2 blueprints for chairs (see the Architectural Records Collection, RG 53, for the blueprints). Filed with them are copies of published articles that describe Wright's ideas and the building of the house plus its restoration by Miss Ellen Johnson and donation to Oberlin College. There is also a copy of a letter written by Kristen Weltzheimer in 1985 in which she...

Scope and Contents The papers of the Rev. Henry Cowles document Cowles' active role in the establishment of the Oberlin enterprise from 1835 to 1881. They illuminate Cowles' abilities in the diverse fields of biblical scholarship and college fund raising and reveal his avid support for home missionaries and the rights of freedpeople. A small amount of material pertains to Henry Cowles' daughter, Sarah Cowles Little (1838-1912). The collection is arranged into six records series: I. Correspondence of...

Scope and Contents The Cass Gilbert Collection contains correspondence, sketches, blueprints, specifications, a presentation painting, photographs, and exhibit materials prepared by the Allen Memorial Art Museum about Cass Gilbert and his work for Oberlin College. Copy photographs of Gilbert’s sketches depict floor plans, site plans, specifications, renderings, and elevations for a variety of buildings. A pamphlet of sketches for the Theological Quadrangle and a photograph of the plan for the third floor...