letters (correspondence)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.
Found in 393 Collections and/or Records:
Edith Bunker Davis Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-232
Scope and Contents
The Edith Bunker Davis Family papers provide evidence of Mrs. Davis' concern to document the work in Africa (1891-1917) of her missionary parents, the Rev. Fred Robert Bunker and Isabel ("Belle") Bunker. The papers also supply information about the professional lives of Edith's brothers, Paul, Wilfrid, Kenneth, and Sydney. These men established successful careers in education, diplomacy, international business, and the Congregational ministry. Unfortunately, there is little information in...
Dates:
1857 - 1990; Majority of material found in 1916-1950
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Edith E. Husted Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-434
Scope and Contents
The Edith E. Husted Papers is a small collection arranged into four series: Series 1. Biographical; Series 2. Letters; Series 3. Reports; and Series 4. Printed Matter. The biographical series represents the bulk of the collection owing largely to a compilation by Husted’s niece, Jeanne Wandersleben, of transcribed letters by Husted and biographical information gleaned from family members and the author’s own recollections. This compilation covers Husted’s entire life.The letters...
Dates:
1915-2012, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1983 May 21
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Edward B. Plumb Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-070
Scope and Contents
This collection centers the letters (13) sent by Edward Plumb to his wife, Isabel Mills Plumb, September 1861 to July 1862, while a member of the 8th Regiment of the Iowa Volunteers. Also among the papers are twelve letters, 1854 to 1910, mainly by or regarding Mrs. Edward Plumb, and printed matter mainly about Isabel Mills Plumb and Edward’s brother Ralph Plumb of Oberlin, who participated in the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of September 1858. A photograph of Ralph...
Dates:
1854-1979, undated; Majority of material found within 1854 - 1862; Other: Date acquired: 01/24/1973
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Edward Dickinson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-025
Scope and Contents
The papers of Edward Dickinson document his student days at Amherst College (1876-1881), his career as a teacher of courses in music and fine arts, and his research and writings concerning church music history, art, and nature. Dickinson’s teaching and research represent the beginnings of courses and writings in music appreciation at the college level. Dickinson’s writings include unpublished titles such as “The Present Social Movement in American Music and Drama” (undated), “The Education...
Dates:
1870-1946; Other: Date acquired: 10/01/1968
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Edward Increase Bosworth Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-196
Scope and Contents
The Edward Increase Bosworth Papers, 1852(1898-1926)-1934, comprise correspondence, journals, writings and photographs documenting Bosworth's personal and professional life during his tenure (1892-1927) as Chair of New Testament Language and Literature at Oberlin's Graduate School of Theology. The correspondence includes early letters (1852) from family, "steamer" letters, and letters from colleagues regarding speaking engagements, missionary work, job offers, biblical...
Dates:
1852 - 1934; Majority of material found in 1898-1927; Other: Date acquired: 1969 December 19
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Edward T. Wong Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-252
Scope and Contents
The papers of Edward T. Wong document Wong's career as a teacher, advisor, researcher, and writer. The majority of the files concern Wong's career as a professor of mathematics at Oberlin College. The Instructional and Student Files series contains materials concerning the courses taught by Wong, grades and exams, student papers and projects, and letters of reference written for students. In addition, the Miscellaneous Professional Files include documentation related to Wong's positions as a...
Dates:
1958 - 1990; Other: Date acquired: 1995 January 18
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Elaine Hoff Norton Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-405
Scope and Contents
The Elaine Hoff Norton collection is a modest sized volume of academic and personal papers and photographic materials. The content of the collection focuses largely on Norton’s time at Oberlin College as an undergraduate and graduate student.Norton’s course materials and writings make up the bulk of the collection. These materials provide an in depth look into her coursework at Oberlin College, especially her work with botany and life sciences. The writings also contain Norton’s...
Dates:
1935-2000, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1935-1943; Other: Date acquired: 2007 September 15
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Elam Jewett Comings Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-052
Scope and Contents
The papers of Elam J. Comings include correspondence, writings, miscellaneous family papers, and photographs. The bulk of the collection consists of the correspondence of Elam J. Comings to his family, written while a student at Oberlin College (1836-41) and while serving pastorates in Ohio (1842-43, 1853-60), Vermont (1845-48), and Massachusetts (1848-53). Topics covered in the Oberlin correspondence include the preaching of Asa Mahan (1799-1889) and Charles Grandison Finney (1792-1875),...
Dates:
1834-94, 1904-36, undated; Majority of material found within 1834 - 1907; Other: Date acquired: 02/08/1971
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Eleanor Gould Packard Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-447
Scope and Contents
The Eleanor Gould Packard papers document her early childhood and college academic achievements and experiences. The materials demonstrate Packard’s early aptitude for writing and research, which eventually lead to her lifelong career in editing.
The majority of the collection is made up of primary and secondary academic materials, such as academic awards and honors, class assignments and notes, essays, school projects, and yearbooks. An example of Packard’s early grasp of the English...
Dates:
1920-1981, undated; Other: Date acquired: 2015 August 21
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Eliab W. Metcalf Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-292
Scope and Contents
The papers of Eliab Wight Metcalf primarily consist of documents concerning the Alabama Claims (1873-1890, 5 folders). These letters and pamphlets document the efforts of Metcalf to help individuals collect claims for lost ships and property on the seas. Also included are two folders related to the Geneva award (undated), and a file documenting a legal case between Metcalf and the city of Watertown, Wisconsin (1887-90). The Watertown case folder primarily contains correspondence of attorney...
Dates:
1846-1908, undated; Majority of material found within 1866 - 1892; Other: Date acquired: 1977 January 17
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives