RG 30. Personal Papers

Scope and Contents This small body of materials, which spans the years 1909 to 1957, documents James H. Hall's academic career as a student of music and as an instructor. It provides insight into his work as a writer, composer and musician. A series of detailed, reflective letters written home during a year's stay in Europe (1937-38) reveals the nature of his relationships with family members, friends, and colleagues. Hall's early aspirations and his love of music are illustrated by the contents of...

Scope and Contents The papers of James Monroe relates to the career of this antislavery orator, minister, professor, state legislator, U.S. congressman, and U.S. Consul to Rio de Janeiro. The collection richly illustrates the life of a second-rank national figure who personified the Oberlin ethos. The papers are organized into seven distinct series which parallel Monroe's career phases: 1. Correspondence (Indexed and Calendared); 2. Files Relating to U.S. Consulate, Rio de Janeiro; 3. Files Relating to...

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The papers of Herbert A. Miller primarily relate to his interest in and relations with Eastern Europe and–to a lesser degree–China. Miller’s academic investigations in Eastern Europe are evidenced in the collection’s published writings and maps. His role in the formation of the Mid-European Union is well represented by correspondence, printed material, and several unpublished manuscripts.

Scope and Contents The papers of Calvin C. Hernton consist of files relating to the Oberlin College African-American Studies Department (formerly the Black Studies Department). Hernton served as chairman of the department from 1997 to 1999 and was a faculty member from 1970 to 1999. This collection consists of the files and correspondence that he maintained during his time as chairman and as a faculty member. The collection provides documentation concerning the history of the African-American Studies...

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The papers consist entirely of newspaper clippings, which document the local events of Lorain County, Amherst and Oberlin in particular. Aside from the first few obituary clippings in volume 1 of the scrapbooks that contain information about the deaths of the Albrechts’ two sons, there is scant documentation concerning Kathryn Albrecht and her family.

Scope and Contents The papers of Ernest B. Allen document his studies in graduate school, his ministry service, and his travels to Jerusalem and Egypt. The collection consists of notes, 1901-1903, taken by Allen of lectures given by Professor Edward I. Bosworth of the Oberlin Theological Seminary and by other faculty members.  The subjects of the lectures include Pauline Theology, New Testament Introduction, and Philosophy and Development of Religion. Also included are four parish registers, 1906-1931,...

Scope and Contents This modest collection consists of three publications written by George C. Jameson: two bound volumes and one article reprinted from The Ohio State Medical Journal.  The volumes, “The Story of Oberlin Hospital” and “Medical Practice in Oberlin 1834-1934,” chronicle medicine in the city of Oberlin.  The back of the second volume includes a reprint of “Historical Sketches of Medicine in Oberlin” from The Ohio State Medical...

Scope and Contents The papers of Walter King Bailey document his activities—particularly athletic ones—while a student at Oberlin College and his involvement in development issues during his tenure as a trustee of the College later in his career. His letters include reference to the 1916 controversy involving a Greek fraternity. Several letters also relate conversations with Irvin Houck and address the controversy surrounding the naming of Carr Pool. These letters demonstrate the depth of involvement Bailey...

Scope and Contents The Nat Brandt Papers primarily document Brandt’s research and writing on three Oberlin related topics: the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of 1858; the Oberlin missionaries who were killed during the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900; and, Oberlin College Football (late 1890s) and John Heisman as coach of the team.  The titles of Brandt’s books are identified in the series descriptions below.  Many of the documents in the collection are photocopies of the original materials that were used by...

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The papers consist almost entirely of Barrows’ manuscript writings and notes.  Among them are sermons (1832-80), incomplete Hebrew grammar, outlines of lectures on the Kingdom of God, commentary on the Book of Proverbs, introductions to the Old and New Testaments, and notes to a treatise on Proverbs. Also included is a typescript autobiography of 180 pages (1881).