records (documents)
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Found in 302 Collections and/or Records:
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
ACLU North Central Ohio Chapter
Collection
Identifier: RG 31-019
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the records of the American Civil Liberties Union, North Central Ohio Chapter, consist of legal case files dating from the 1970s through the 1990s; these as well as correspondence and meeting minutes are restricted. Records available for research comprise speeches, subject files and general files. The records are arranged in six record series.
Dates:
1965-1995, undated; Other: Date acquired: 02/10/1993
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
Alice Hester Simpson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-240
Scope and Contents
The papers of Alice Hester Simpson detail her life, personal and professional, and her relationships with several members of her family. The correspondence of David and Clara Simpson gives additional insight for the lives of Alice Simpson’s parents. Her family correspondence and activity in finalizing the affairs or receiving posthumous gifts of several family members describes her involvement with her family. Of special notice are the numerous letters to and from Alice Simpson’s great...
Dates:
1887 - 1993
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
Allen Memorial Art Museum Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-003
Scope and Contents
The records of the Allen Memorial Art Museum date from 1899 to the present. A significant portion of the collection consists of correspondence files of the directors and curators, spanning the years from 1919 to 1991. The correspondence deals with various issues pertaining to acquiring, lending, and borrowing works of art. Extensive files also document exhibits from 1919 to 1987. These exhibition files often include checklists, catalogs, brochures, photographs, and correspondence. The...
Dates:
1899-2013; Other: Date acquired: 01/17/1972
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Alumni Association Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 20
Scope and Contents
Records of the Alumni Association of Oberlin College cover the period from 1839 to the present. They document the formation, organization, programs, and activities of the Alumni Association. Included are constitutions, bylaws, minutes, committee reports, correspondence, planning documents, invitations, photographs, video and audion cassettes, memorabilia such as scrapbooks and class distinctions, and general files.
Although the records span the entire history of the Association,...
Dates:
1839-present; Majority of material found in 1920-1985; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1966
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives