Box 1

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged into two subseries: 1. Letters sent by others (unnamed correspondents) and 2. Letters sent by others (named correspondents). These letters cover such topics as Louise’s marriage to John G. Olmstead, her enrollment as a student at Ohio State University, her sister Alice’s poor health, her “adoption” of niece Helen Vreeland, and her son, John Jr.’s academic career at Oberlin. Correspondents include Margaret Dugan, Edwin Niles, Allan Olmstead, John Olmstead Jr., Frank...

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged into two subseries: 1. Letters sent by others (unnamed correspondents) and 2. Letters sent by others (named correspondents). These letters cover such topics as Louise’s marriage to John G. Olmstead, her enrollment as a student at Ohio State University, her sister Alice’s poor health, her “adoption” of niece Helen Vreeland, and her son, John Jr.’s academic career at Oberlin. Correspondents include Margaret Dugan, Edwin Niles, Allan Olmstead, John Olmstead Jr., Frank...

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Five folders.

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged into three subseries: 1. Elmira Free Academy Files, 2. Oberlin College File, and 3. Other Collegiate Files. These mainly consist of the class notes and student papers which were collected or produced by John G. Olmstead while he was a student in high school and college. His involvement on the Oberlin College Debate Team, the student newspaper, and his participation in a production of a Shakespearean spoof entitled “Two Gentlewomen of Vermilion” are well documented....

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged into three subseries: 1. Elmira Free Academy Files, 2. Oberlin College File, and 3. Other Collegiate Files. These mainly consist of the class notes and student papers which were collected or produced by John G. Olmstead while he was a student in high school and college. His involvement on the Oberlin College Debate Team, the student newspaper, and his participation in a production of a Shakespearean spoof entitled “Two Gentlewomen of Vermilion” are well documented....

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged into three subseries: 1. Elmira Free Academy Files, 2. Oberlin College File, and 3. Other Collegiate Files. These mainly consist of the class notes and student papers which were collected or produced by John G. Olmstead while he was a student in high school and college. His involvement on the Oberlin College Debate Team, the student newspaper, and his participation in a production of a Shakespearean spoof entitled “Two Gentlewomen of Vermilion” are well documented....

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged into three subseries: 1. Elmira Free Academy Files, 2. Oberlin College File, and 3. Other Collegiate Files. These mainly consist of the class notes and student papers which were collected or produced by John G. Olmstead while he was a student in high school and college. His involvement on the Oberlin College Debate Team, the student newspaper, and his participation in a production of a Shakespearean spoof entitled “Two Gentlewomen of Vermilion” are well documented....

Scope and Contents From the Series: Arranged into two subseries: 1. Letters sent to Louise, and 2. Letters sent to John. This series chronicles the relationship between John G. Olmstead and Louise H. Olmstead from their courtship through several years of their marriage. Early letters describe the beginning of their relationship, their engagement and wedding plans. Their letters also cover such topics as John’s father’s health, the nature of relationships between men and women, mustaches, and dieting. Once married, their...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Arranged into two subseries: 1. Letters sent to Louise, and 2. Letters sent to John. This series chronicles the relationship between John G. Olmstead and Louise H. Olmstead from their courtship through several years of their marriage. Early letters describe the beginning of their relationship, their engagement and wedding plans. Their letters also cover such topics as John’s father’s health, the nature of relationships between men and women, mustaches, and dieting. Once married, their...

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series was originally titled “To his parents during Academy and College years and later.” Consisting of letters primarily written by John G. Olmstead to Icabod and Mary Olmstead (his parents) and Louise H. Olmstead (his wife), they contain descriptions of student life at Oberlin (1902-1906) and describe John’s involvement with the Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association and the Oberlin College Basketball Team. Later letters cover such topics as Icabod Olmstead’s health, and there is an...