Stoner, Sara Smelser, 1853-1937
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
James A. Stoner collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2704
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the following items of Rev. James A. Stoner: two copy books used 1858-1859; a handwritten poem "My Dream" read by Mollie Strayer at the 1869 closing exercises of Peru High School; a carte de viste photograph of Stoner dated December 12, 1876; and his teacher's license for Miami County, Indiana dated January 31, 1880. Also included are items most likely kept by his wife, Sara "Lizzie" Stoner: a 1931 invitation to attend dedication service for a...
Dates:
1858-1937
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
/
James A. Stoner collection
Lizzie Smelser collection
Collection — Folder: S1200
Identifier: S1200
Scope and Contents
There is one letter and the small yellow envelope in which it was mailed on August 28, 1873. The envelope is addressed to: Miss Lizzie S. Smelser, Richmond, Indiana. The letter is from P. R. Kendall, President Faculty, Smithson College. He wrote "To whom this may concern" recommending Lizzie who attended Smithson College from January 2, 1872 to March 2, 1873. Among the classes she took were: Roman history, geometry, German, zoology, and chemistry. Mr. Kendall wrote: "In the Literary Department...
Dates:
1873
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
/
Lizzie Smelser collection
