manuscripts
Subject
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Found in 291 Collections and/or Records:
A. Clair Siddall Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-145
Scope and Contents
This collection is arranged in four series: 1. Biographical File; 2. Writings; 3. Research Files; and 4. Photographs.
Consisting primarily of writings and research files, A. Claire Siddall’s papers document his scholarship and contributions to the field of medicine. This collection contains Siddall's writings on the early history of medical practice in the city of Oberlin, Ohio, and articles on women’s health. The balance of this collection is made up of photographs of Oberlin...
Dates:
1918-1988, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1981 April 27
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
A. Hunter Dupree Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-417
Abstract
The A. Hunter Dupree Family Papers primarily document the life and career of A. Hunter Dupree, a prominent historian of American science and technology, active in the profession for over a half-century. The related family papers relate to the lives of Dupree's wife, Betty Arnold, and his parents, George and Sarah Dupree.
Dates:
1830-2011, undated; Majority of material found within 1944 - 2004; Other: Date acquired: 2010 July 1
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Albert Allen Wright Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-017
Scope and Contents
The papers of Albert Allen Wright partially document the career of this geologist, naturalist, and trusted advisor of College affairs. The papers consist primarily of correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, along with a sampling of writings, talks, field notes, and student notes. The majority of the correspondence is written both to and from family members.
The collection is arranged in eight series: 1. Correspondence (Incoming); 2. Correspondence (Outgoing); 3. Student...
Dates:
1853, 1858-1905; Other: Date acquired: 06/27/1968
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Albert H. Johnson Papers
Collection — 13 boxes
Identifier: RG 30-378
Scope and Contents
The Papers of Albert H. Johnson Papers primarily document his professional career as an Oberlin banker and president of the Oberlin Gas Lighting Company (later the Oberlin Gas & Electric Company) and president of the Arkansas Midland Railroad Company. Johnson participated in several Oberlin business related projects, including the construction of the gas-holding building located on South Main Street.
The correspondence received by Albert H. Johnson from various businesses, such as...
Dates:
1822-2010, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1853-1925; Other: Date acquired: 03/24/2005
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Albert H. Lybyer Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-314
Scope and Contents
This collection consists entirely of copies of King-Crane Commission material held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 85 originals date from 1919.
These copies of King-Crane Commission material are for reference use only. The originals are held by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Dates:
1919 - 1933; Other: Date acquired: 1998 June 15
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Albert J. McQueen Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-257
Scope and Contents
The papers of Albert James McQueen document McQueen's career as teacher, researcher, and an advocate for Black students, as well as a person who devoted his professional career to service to institution and community. The collection illustrates the Oberlin ideals of activism, volunteerism, and the pursuit of social equality.
Most notable are the records that document McQueen's committee work. He volunteered his time to address many issues for faculty, staff, and students. The...
Dates:
1964 - 2002; Other: Date acquired: 06/05/1995
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Alexander M. and Laura S. Bartlett Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-207
Scope and Contents
The Alexander Maitland and Laura Salome Bartlett collection is mainly made up of the long-distance courtship correspondence between Alexander and Laura from the 1850s. However, little else in terms of their childhood, time spent at Oberlin, or adult lives is included. The collection arranged into three series.
Dates:
1850-1989, undated; Majority of material found in 1850-1883; Other: Date acquired: 1989 November 13
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Alice Jones Emery Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-355
Scope and Contents
The Alice Jones Emery Papers primarily consists of materials relating to Emery’s position as Class Agent for the Oberlin College Class of 1891.
The correspondence series, which constitutes the bulk of the collection, contains letters received from former classmates in response to Alice Jones Emery’s requests for individual class letters. Spanning a period of over twenty years, these letters handsomely document the warm friendship and spirit retained by Oberlin College graduates...
Dates:
1931-1955, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1971 January 21
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Alice Moon and George L. Williams Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-058
Scope and Contents
The papers of China missionaries Alice Moon Williams (1860-1952) and her husband, the Rev. George Louis Williams (1858-1900), document in great detail the couple's life in Shanxi Province (1891-99) prior to the Boxer Uprising of 1900 in which George L. Williams died. Materials gathered by Alice Moon Williams and her daughter, Gladys M. Williams (1893-1981), provide a historical overview of the work of the Shansi Mission from 1883 to 1950.
The collection is arranged into seven...
Dates:
1883 - 1959; Majority of material found within 1891 - 1909; Other: Date acquired: 09/23/1971
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Alicia D'Addario Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-347
Scope and Contents
The papers of Alicia D'Addario consist of her history honors paper, "In Search of Community: The Oberlin Student Movement, 1961-68," and related historical files and oral history interviews. The papers are arranged in three series: I. Honors Thesis, II. Historical Files, and III. Oral History Interviews.
D'Addario did extensive research in the Oberlin College Archives for her honors paper, which looks at the New Left from the perspective of a small liberal arts...
Dates:
1962 - 2002; Majority of material found in 2001-2002; Other: Date acquired: 2002 May 1
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives