Box 1

This series consists of letters sent by Jessie Trefethen to Elizabeth Mank (mother) concerning personal matters. Also included are letters to Ellen Johnson (Oberlin College Art Librarian, 1934-46; faculty, fine arts, 1945-77) concerning personal matters, her own art exhibits and her views on teaching art at Oberlin. Letters to Herbert Ward concern personal matters and Jessie’s medical problems.

This series consists of letters sent by Jessie Trefethen to Elizabeth Mank (mother) concerning personal matters. Also included are letters to Ellen Johnson (Oberlin College Art Librarian, 1934-46; faculty, fine arts, 1945-77) concerning personal matters, her own art exhibits and her views on teaching art at Oberlin. Letters to Herbert Ward concern personal matters and Jessie’s medical problems.

This series consists of letters sent by Jessie Trefethen to Elizabeth Mank (mother) concerning personal matters. Also included are letters to Ellen Johnson (Oberlin College Art Librarian, 1934-46; faculty, fine arts, 1945-77) concerning personal matters, her own art exhibits and her views on teaching art at Oberlin. Letters to Herbert Ward concern personal matters and Jessie’s medical problems.

Biographical materials include a short biography of Jessie Trefethen, written by Charles James Wright of the University of Louisville (1970), as well as a transcript of the will of Henry Trefethen, a distant ancestor.

Biographical materials include a short biography of Jessie Trefethen, written by Charles James Wright of the University of Louisville (1970), as well as a transcript of the will of Henry Trefethen, a distant ancestor.

Yearly reports to Oberlin College President Ernest H. Wilkins (1927-33), other correspondence with the president concerning the art department, and a manuscript written by Trefethen regarding the history of art at Oberlin College (undated) are all contained herein. A copy of the history, published by the Oberlin Alumni Magazine, has been inserted by the Oberlin College Archives staff.

Yearly reports to Oberlin College President Ernest H. Wilkins (1927-33), other correspondence with the president concerning the art department, and a manuscript written by Trefethen regarding the history of art at Oberlin College (undated) are all contained herein. A copy of the history, published by the Oberlin Alumni Magazine, has been inserted by the Oberlin College Archives staff.

Yearly reports to Oberlin College President Ernest H. Wilkins (1927-33), other correspondence with the president concerning the art department, and a manuscript written by Trefethen regarding the history of art at Oberlin College (undated) are all contained herein. A copy of the history, published by the Oberlin Alumni Magazine, has been inserted by the Oberlin College Archives staff.

Included in this series are seven brochures from exhibits which displayed Trefethen’s paintings, and other memorabilia from art galleries and displays, such as those in Portland, Maine, and New York City.