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Found in 374 Collections and/or Records:
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 Dickinson’s writings include unpublished titles such as “The Present Social Movement in American Music and Drama” (undated), “The...
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 Long Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-063
Scope and Contents
This personal paper collection is divided into two series.
Dates:
1955-2006, undated; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1973; Other: Date acquired: 02/23/1972
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...
Dates:
1958 - 1990; Other: Date acquired: 1995 January 18
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Eileen Thornton Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-280
Scope and Contents
This small collection holds biographical information, correspondence, poems, and publications by Thornton, photographs of Carnegie and the Conservatory libraries, student assistants, library staff, and Thornton’s retirement dinner, and a scrapbook assembled and presented by library staff on the occasion of Thornton’s retirement in 1971.
Included are two handmade children’s books created by Thornton in 1938, with original illustrations. Another handmade book, made by Thornton...
Dates:
1938-1971, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1997 January 23
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
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...
Dates:
1920-1981, undated; Other: Date acquired: 2015 August 21
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Elijah Porter Barrows Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-114
Scope and Contents
The papers consist almost entirely of Barrows’ manuscript writings and notes. Among them are sermons (1832-80), incomplete Hebrew grammar, outlines of lectures on the Kingdom of God, commentary on the Book of Proverbs, introductions to the Old and New Testaments, and notes to a treatise on Proverbs. Also included is a typescript autobiography of 180 pages (1881).
Dates:
1832 - 1881; Other: Date acquired: 07/14/1978
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Ellen H.E. Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-243
Scope and Contents
Ellen Johnson was a teacher, writer, artist, collector of contemporary art, and world traveler. This collection details the career of an extraordinary woman who worked and taught at Oberlin College for 38 years. In order to gain a grasp of the uniqueness and extent of Johnson's contributions to the world of contemporary art and the teaching of modern art history, one must also refer to the research files and assorted papers donated to the Archives of American Art.
The collection...
Dates:
1933-1992, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1994 June 14
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives