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Herbert G. May Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-046
Scope and Contents
The papers of Herbert G. May consist of instructional files, correspondence, writings, committee files, files relating to the Bible, files relating to the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, sermons and chapel talks, and photographs. These papers document May’s distinguished career as teacher and theologian, Biblical translator, cartographer, and linguist. The biographical materials and the extensive correspondence series (professional and personal) provide many examples of the respect and...
Dates:
1923, 1926-1978, undated; Other: Date acquired: 06/01/1970
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Herbert Henke Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-443
Scope and Contents
The Herbert Henke Papers comprise seven folders of two categories of materials: Programs from musical performances, and manuscript music notebooks. The programs represent concerts in which Herbert Henke performed, primarily for Oberlin College and Conservatory. For the New Cleveland Opera Company’s performance of the Magic Flute in November-December 1979, Henke played the part of Sarastro. The manuscript music notebooks hold transcriptions of music as well as photocopies of printed music....
Dates:
1954-2005, undated; Other: Majority of material found within 1969 - 1973; Other: Date acquired: 2016 April 26
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Herbert Shore Collection in Honor of Eduardo C. Mondlane
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-307
Scope and Contents
The Herbert Shore Collection in Honor of Eduardo Mondlane is comprised of two subgroups. Subgroup I is Historical Files Relating to Herbert Shore’s Interests in the Arts and Culture. The bulk of this subgroup consists of files relating to the Council on The Arts, Culture, and Technology (TACT) of which Shore was the director from 1974 to 1988. Additional material in this subgroup concerns the performing arts, and includes playscripts, photographs, and audio and video recordings....
Dates:
1933-2013, undated; Majority of material found in 1950s-1997; Other: Date acquired: 1998 October 30
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Hiram Wilson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-112
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of 41 items of which the majority are letters received by Hiram Wilson. Five items appear to have been written by him and perhaps 8 others are by relatives of him. The papers deal mainly with efforts to aid Black people in Canada and elsewhere. There is information about the work and how it was supported, including financial aid and the obtaining of teachers. Examples of efforts elsewhere are Augustus Wattles (1842) telling of his school in Ohio and Charles Marryat writing...
Dates:
1835 - 1856; Other: Date acquired: 11/03/1977
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
History Department Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-007
Scope and Contents
The History Department Records relate to the history of the department between 1911 and 2010. The collection includes reports, agendas, correspondence, and reviews that relate to the administration of the department. It has been arranged in four record series.
Dates:
1911-2010, undated; Majority of material found within 1969-2000
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Homer H. Johnson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-246
Scope and Contents
The Homer H. Johnson Family Papers which were created, received, and collected by Homer H. Johnson are arranged into eleven series; I. Courtship correspondence of Homer Johnson and Janet "Nettie" Whitcomb, II. Incoming correspondence of Homer Johnson, III. Incoming correspondence of Nettie Whitcomb, IV. Incoming correspondence of Philothea Johnson, V. Incoming correspondence to Alfred Johnson, 1888-1905, VI. Incoming Correspondence of Alfred and Philothea Johnson, VII. Incoming...
Dates:
1856 - 1957; Other: Date acquired: 1994 June 28
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Hope Hibbard Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-147
Scope and Contents
The papers of Hope Hibbard document the particular areas of research that Hope Hibbard conducted as a zoologist. The papers also document her extensive career as a teacher and lecturer in the Department of Zoology at Oberlin College. The papers do not however, document Hibbard's work on the various faculty committees she served on while teaching at Oberlin College. The papers are organized into four distinct series which are: 1. Correspondence; 2. Writings; 3. Zoology Alumni Survey File; and...
Dates:
1891 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 1981 June 17
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Howard B. and Gladys Wrenn Robinson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-189
Scope and Contents
The papers of Howard and Gladys "Jenny" Robinson, divided into two subgroups, consist of letters sent and received, invoices, writings, reviews, pamphlets, travel journals, photographs, and research materials. Included in the research materials are illustrations, maps, notes, and historical documents used in Robinson's publications on the postal service. The bulk of the papers, however, are mainly manuscripts and research materials. Some of the manuscripts are incomplete and not in finished...
Dates:
1911 - 1975; Majority of material found in 1920-1963; Other: Date acquired: 1977 November 16
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Howard W. and Sue B. Thurman Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-353
Scope and Contents
The Rev. Howard W. and Sue B. Thurman Papers are divided into three series: Series 1. Writings; Series 2. Videotape; and Series 3. Printed Matter. The collection comprises a small amount of primary and secondary sources that give insight to the professional lives Rev. Howard W. and Sue B. Thurman, including articles by and about the Thurmans, and a videotape of a conversation with Howard Thurman. The collection does not contain materials relating their personal lives (i.e., correspondence),...
Dates:
1952-1997, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1970-1997; Other: Date acquired: 2002 August 14
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Inda Howland Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-320
Scope and Contents
The papers of Inda Howland primarily document her career as a teacher of Eurhythmics and Music Theory at Oberlin College. Two notebooks and sheet music illustrate Howland’s teaching methods. In addition, the collection includes some materials relating to Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, a pioneer in Eurhythmics, and the L’Instititute Jaques-Dalcroze.A small amount of biographical information consists of materials relating to the memorial service for Inda Howland, September 23, 1984 (i.e.,...
Dates:
1934-1984, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1999 September 23
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives