Ora B. Cox papers
Collection — Folder: S305
Identifier: S0305
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed documents from various creators, including government agencies in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky and Washington, D.C., ranging from 1823 to 1891 regarding legal matters.
Dates
- 1823-1981
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Ora Bright Cox was born April 18, 1889 in Lawrence County, Indiana to John H. (or W.) and Sarah Houston Bright. She was the youngest of five children and a descendant of the pioneer family of James Houston. She married Linder C. Cox October 27, 1915. and they had one child, a son John. She taught in Lawrence County schools and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Magna Charte Dames (descendants of the Mayflower). She died October 14, 1980 and is buried in the Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Indiana.
"Bright, Ora". 1900 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://archives.ancestry.com
"Cox, Ora". 1940 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
Cox, Ora". U.S., City Directories, 1821-1989. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Cox, Ora B.". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://findagrave.com
"Cox, Ora Bright". Bedford (IN) Times Mail. 16 Oct, 1980"A2, c. 2.
"Bright, Ora". 1900 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://archives.ancestry.com
"Cox, Ora". 1940 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
Cox, Ora". U.S., City Directories, 1821-1989. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Cox, Ora B.". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved 2014/0/01. http://findagrave.com
"Cox, Ora Bright". Bedford (IN) Times Mail. 16 Oct, 1980"A2, c. 2.
Extent
0.025 Cubic Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/10/01 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2014/10/01 by Edythe Huffman.
- Title
- Ora B. Cox papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
