letters (correspondence)
Subject
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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:
Sherlock Bristol Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-382
Scope and Contents
The papers of Sherlock Bristol document the last few years of Bristol's ministerial work before his death in 1906, which he presents his views on popular religious topics at the turn of the century. The thirteen letters to Reverend William Marsh confirm that the fearless Bristol had remained steadfast to "Oberlin Perfectionism" all his life. His letters continually take up the gifts of spirituality in general and what it meant to accept faith, by way of the Bible, in particular....
Dates:
1841-1904, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1904; Other: Date acquired: 2006 March 17
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Silas F. Millikan Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-084
Scope and Contents
The papers of Silas F. Millikan primarily document the lives of his immediate family and relatives. The bulk of the material, especially the correspondence, concerns Silas’ parents, Daniel and Aurelia Millikan, and his mother’s family, the Peases. The first series, Biographical Material, contains the bulk of the information about Silas F. Millikan, particularly in a biographical sketch of the minister. The biography, written by an unknown author, includes quotes by Millikan, as well as...
Dates:
1814-1960, undated; Majority of material found in 1830s-1864; Other: Date acquired: 07/16/1974
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Smith Norton Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-115
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of Norton's manuscript sermons and notes plus some occasional addresses of his, 1883‑91 and undated. Of main interest are his notes. They were taken upon Charles Finney's lectures on pastoral theology and on his Thursday Lectures, c.1858‑61; on Professor Horatio B. Hackett's lectures at Newton Theological Seminary, 1855; and at Andover Theological Seminary on Professor E.A. Park's lectures, 1856‑57; and on Professor Austin Phelps' lectures, 1857‑58. Also included are...
Dates:
ca. 1856-1891, undated; Other: Date acquired: 07/14/1978
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Sparkle Newsletter Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-346
Scope and Contents
The Sparkle newsletter papers contain newsletters, a historical file, correspondence, miscellaneous materials, and photographs. The bulk of the material consists of the newsletters. Dating between 1954 and 1999, these newsletters are composed of letters written by the subscribers as well as selected newspaper clippings and comments.
Dates:
1946-2002, undated; Majority of material found in 1952-1999; Other: Date acquired: 2002 February 1
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Steer-Wilson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-392
Dates:
1895-1996, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1917-1948; Other: Date acquired: 2007 April 6
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Activist/Political Organizations Records
Collection — 21 boxes
Identifier: RG 19-003-006-000
Abstract
This record group holds the records of various activist and political student organizations at Oberlin College.
Dates:
1851-ca. 2002; Other: Date acquired: 04/12/1974
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Cultural and Diverse Organizations
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-010
Scope and Contents
This record group consists of files related to various student organizations at Oberlin College. It has been subdivided into three series.
Dates:
1908 - 2024; Majority of material found in 1978-2002; Other: Date acquired: 1997
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Honorary Organizations Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-002-000
Scope and Contents
This record group includes files from the following organizations: Sigma Xi and the Oberlin Honorary Mathematical Society.
Dates:
1878-1998; Other: Date acquired: 1967
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Jewish Life
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-001-002
Scope and Contents
The Jewish Life collection documents various aspects of Jewish student life at Oberlin. The majority of the materials are from various Jewish student groups and publications, Kosher Halal Cooperative (founded originally as Kosher Cooperative), the Judaic and Near Eastern Studies (JNES) Department, and Hebrew House. There are also smaller amounts of religious materials, materials concerning interfaith/intergroup work and the role of non-profit organizations, and discourse surrounding...
Dates:
1964-2023; Other: Date acquired: 2022 June 1
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Ladies' Literary Society (Aelioian, L.L.S.) Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-004-001
Scope and Contents
The records of the Ladies' Literary Society and Aelioian Literary Society chronicle virtually the entire history of female literary societies at Oberlin College. The records underscore the important role that female literary societies played in the coeducation movement and the struggle for equality. The records of these two organizations, beginning as early as 1846, cover the rift which led to the creation of the Young Ladies' Lyceum (later Aelioian Literary Society) in 1852, the subsequent...
Dates:
1846-1953; Other: Date acquired: 07/20/1967
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives