Frank Edwards papers
Collection — Folder: S407
Identifier: S0407
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of typed documents from Frank Edwards in Knightstown, Indiana ranging from 1910 to 1953 regarding poetry.
Dates
- 1910, 1953
Creator
- Edwards, Frank (Person)
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
Frank Elder Edwards was born May 13, 1876 in Knightstown, Indiana to William M. and Emma L. Edwards. His great-grandfather's farm formed part of Knightstown. He was one of four children. He was graduated with a B.A. in economics and social science from Indiana University in 1899. He married Era M. Woodard on June 10, 1902 in Henry County; she died in 1909. He married Clara Catherine [Katherine] Chain around 1911. She was an actress and died in 1949. He was an insurance salesman, business manager for the Cincinnati Orchestra, operated a concert booking agency and managed his second wife's career. He reviewed United States and European music for the Musical America magazine. He was a published author, who wrote verse or "rhymes", as he termed them and was called the James Whitcomb Riley of the area. "Uncle Frank", as he was known, died at the age of 99 on July 25, 1975 and is buried in the Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown, Indiana where his two wives are also buried.
Information found within the collection.
"Edwards, Frank". 1880 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Edwards, Frank". 1900 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Edwards, Frank". (Knightstown) Banner 31 July 1975:1, 20. Print.
"Edwards, Frank E.". Indiana. Marriage Collection, 1800-1941. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Edwards, Frank Elder". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://www.findagrave.com
Information found within the collection.
"Edwards, Frank". 1880 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Edwards, Frank". 1900 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Edwards, Frank". (Knightstown) Banner 31 July 1975:1, 20. Print.
"Edwards, Frank E.". Indiana. Marriage Collection, 1800-1941. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com
"Edwards, Frank Elder". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved 2014/12/01. http://www.findagrave.com
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Frank Edwards on 1967/02/18.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2014/12/01 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2014/12/01 by Edythe Huffman.
Creator
- Edwards, Frank (Person)
- Title
- Frank Edwards 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
