RG 30. Personal Papers

Scope and Contents Consisting of class record books (1898-1934), scrapbooks (1888-1856) and other miscellaneous items (1888-1979), this collection primarily documents William Breckenridge’s work as an instructor of piano at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. His class record books list his students, their weekly appointments for music lessons, and their grades. The scrapbook details his experiences while studying music in Leipzig, Germany (1885-1886), and it includes musical programs and fliers as...

Scope and Contents The Philo P. Safford Family Papers consist mainly of letters by Philo Perry Safford (1863-1914, AB 1885) to his father John Safford (1831-1891, AB 1859, Seminary 1862) and mother Cornelia Melissa Walker Safford (1831-1914 attended 1853-59), 1884-87; of letters written by his parents to Philo, 1881-87; and of other letters received by Philo or his parents, 1872-88. Philo’s letters, 1884-85, are from Oberlin and contain much information about oratory, debate, and his support for...

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The papers of the Rev. Harry Edwin Woodcock chronicle Woodcock's youth and Congregational ministry from ca. 1820 through the first years of his Kansas pastorate (1868-70). Miscellaneous materials date from his final years in Kansas City, Missouri (1886-1911). The missionary service in Jamaica (1853-76) of Lucy Angela Woodcock, Harry Woodcock's sister, is well represented in this collection.

Scope and Contents The papers (1877-1920) of John Henry Beacom pertain mostly to his career in the U.S. Army. Included in the papers are 38 letters written by prominent persons, 14 documents captured from Philippine insurrectionists, and Beacom's commissions and appointments. In addition to these documents, the papers include the writings (1994, 1999) of Seward E. Beacom on the life of John Henry Beacom and Beacom Family genealogy. Also included are photocopies of a diary of John Beacom, 1873-77, and a...

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The A. Hunter Dupree Family Papers primarily document the life and career of A. Hunter Dupree, a prominent historian of American science and technology, active in the profession for over a half-century. The related family papers relate to the lives of Dupree's wife, Betty Arnold, and his parents, George and Sarah Dupree.

Scope and Contents The papers of Charles A. Mosher offer partial documentation of Mosher's student days at Oberlin College (1924‑28), of his career as a newspaper publisher in Oberlin (1940‑60), of his second term of service as a trustee of Oberlin College (1973‑77), and of his research leading to the completion of his M.A. thesis at Oberlin College in 1983. For records relating to Mosher's service in the Ohio State Senate (1941‑60) and U. S. House of Representatives (1961‑77), consult Record Group...

Scope and Contents The papers of Grace E. McConnaughey document her missionary work in Shanxi Province, China, from 1910 to 1928. Her letters written to her mother and "Home Folks" provide detailed accounts of missionary life in China, as well as life in China during the early part of the twentieth century. The letters and photographs illustrate the customs, daily activities, hardships, and accomplishments of the Chinese people. Grace McConnaughey's writings include two published articles...

Scope and Contents The papers of Frederick B. Artz document his youth in Dayton, Ohio, his World War I service and travels in France, his Oberlin courses in European intellectual history, and critical response to many of his articles and books. With the exception of a small group of condolence letters on the death of Raymond H. Stetson (1872-1950), with whom Artz lived for decades, and of several other letters in the correspondence files, the papers contain virtually no information on his personal life...

Scope and Contents The Lilla Estelle Appleton Papers provide uneven documentation of the life and career of this Oberlin alumna and educator.  The papers consist of biographical information, diaries, correspondence, writings, essays, teaching related materials, newspapers, and non-textual items. The papers are arranged in eight series: 1. Biographical Files, 2. Diaries and Journals, 3. Correspondence, 4. Student Files, 5. Teaching Files, 6. Writings, 7. Non-Textual Materials, and 8....

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The Charles Fayette Olney Papers reflect his life as an art collector, gallery operator and lecturer on the subject. As Deacon of Pilgrim Church in Cleveland, Ohio, Olney delivered speeches on special topics and issues related to art and religion.

This collection is organized around three series: I. The Olney Art Gallery Visitor Register; II. Speeches; and III. Information regarding Olney Bequest.