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Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Found in 372 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Harrison Barnard Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-317
Scope and Contents
The papers of Henry Harrison Barnard consist of four modest file units, which primarily document his experiences during the 1860s. His personal correspondence with his family, friends, and future wife, Clarissa Pomeroy, make up the bulk of his collection.Barnard's letters to Clarissa (1861-62) express his confidence in a short war, the inefficient postal system, the prevalence of sickness–particularly typhoid fever–in the ranks, and every soldier's desire for long and numerous...
Dates:
1837-1867, undated
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Henry L. Lieske Research Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-143
Scope and Contents
The research files assembled and described by retired Lutheran pastor, Henry L. Lieske, document the conflict between moderate and conservative members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) which resulted in schism in 1976. Folder and item-level notations provided by Pastor Lieske express the views of one moderate pastor who watched the conflict unfold from within the Missouri Synod. The papers reveal the extent of the moral and theological crisis provoked by the actions of...
Dates:
1932 - 1999; Majority of material found in 1932-1989; Other: Date acquired: 07/15/1980
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Herbert A. Miller Papers
Collection — 1 box
Identifier: RG 30-023
Scope and Contents
The papers of Herbert A. Miller primarily relate to his interest in and relations with Eastern Europe and–to a lesser degree–China. Miller’s academic investigations in Eastern Europe are evidenced in the collection’s published writings and maps. His role in the formation of the Mid-European Union is well represented by correspondence, printed material, and several unpublished manuscripts.
Dates:
1911-1979; Other: Date acquired: 12/03/1968
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Herbert and Josephine Van Meter Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-288
Scope and Contents
The papers of Herbert and Josephine (Hamilton) Van Meter document Herbert Van Meter’s time as a student at Oberlin College (1933-1937), and his career as an Oberlin College Shansi Memorial Association (OSMA) representative in China and as a Navy chaplain during World War II. The collection also contains documentation concerning Josephine Van Meter’s career as a representative for Shansi in China, her position as a YWCA. instructor, and as Executive Secretary of OSMA (1944-1946)....
Dates:
1930 - 1996; Majority of material found in 1930s-1952; Other: Date acquired: 1997 October 9
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Herbert G. May Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-046
Scope and Contents
The papers of Herbert G. May consist of instructional files, correspondence, writings, committee files, files relating to the Bible, files relating to the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, sermons and chapel talks, and photographs. These papers document May’s distinguished career as teacher and theologian, Biblical translator, cartographer, and linguist. The biographical materials and the extensive correspondence series (professional and personal) provide many examples of the respect and...
Dates:
1923, 1926-1978, undated; Other: Date acquired: 06/01/1970
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Herbert Shore Collection in Honor of Eduardo C. Mondlane
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-307
Scope and Contents
The Herbert Shore Collection in Honor of Eduardo Mondlane is comprised of two subgroups. Subgroup I is Historical Files Relating to Herbert Shore’s Interests in the Arts and Culture. The bulk of this subgroup consists of files relating to the Council on The Arts, Culture, and Technology (TACT) of which Shore was the director from 1974 to 1988. Additional material in this subgroup concerns the performing arts, and includes playscripts, photographs, and audio and video recordings....
Dates:
1933-2013, undated; Majority of material found in 1950s-1997; Other: Date acquired: 1998 October 30
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
History Department Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-007
Scope and Contents
The History Department Records relate to the history of the department between 1911 and 2010. The collection includes reports, agendas, correspondence, and reviews that relate to the administration of the department. It has been arranged in four record series.
Dates:
1911-2010, undated; Majority of material found within 1969-2000
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Homer H. Johnson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-246
Scope and Contents
The Homer H. Johnson Family Papers which were created, received, and collected by Homer H. Johnson are arranged into eleven series; I. Courtship correspondence of Homer Johnson and Janet "Nettie" Whitcomb, II. Incoming correspondence of Homer Johnson, III. Incoming correspondence of Nettie Whitcomb, IV. Incoming correspondence of Philothea Johnson, V. Incoming correspondence to Alfred Johnson, 1888-1905, VI. Incoming Correspondence of Alfred and Philothea Johnson, VII. Incoming...
Dates:
1856 - 1957; Other: Date acquired: 1994 June 28
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Hope Hibbard Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-147
Scope and Contents
The papers of Hope Hibbard document the particular areas of research that Hope Hibbard conducted as a zoologist. The papers also document her extensive career as a teacher and lecturer in the Department of Zoology at Oberlin College. The papers do not however, document Hibbard's work on the various faculty committees she served on while teaching at Oberlin College. The papers are organized into four distinct series which are: 1. Correspondence; 2. Writings; 3. Zoology Alumni Survey File; and...
Dates:
1891 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 1981 June 17
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Howard B. and Gladys Wrenn Robinson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-189
Scope and Contents
The papers of Howard and Gladys "Jenny" Robinson, divided into two subgroups, consist of letters sent and received, invoices, writings, reviews, pamphlets, travel journals, photographs, and research materials. Included in the research materials are illustrations, maps, notes, and historical documents used in Robinson's publications on the postal service. The bulk of the papers, however, are mainly manuscripts and research materials. Some of the manuscripts are incomplete and not in finished...
Dates:
1911 - 1975; Majority of material found in 1920-1963; Other: Date acquired: 1977 November 16
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives