Charles A. Suffrins correspondence
Collection — Folder: S1273
Identifier: S1273
Scope and Contents
Charles A. Suffrins wrote his memoirs in pencil on ten sheets of paper, which are difficult to read. However, much of the information is in the Indianapolis Sunday Star article dated April 26, 1931, entitled "Kaleidoscope of State History Found In Notes of Late Charles A. Suffrins." This article is the last item in the collection. Charles worked for the Indianapolis Journal, edited by Harry Stewart New (1858-1937), with whom he corresponded. Among the letters are ones by two presidents. Benjamin Harrison wrote to Mrs. N. M. Suffrins, Muncie, Indiana, on March 12, 1887, when he was a partner in the law firm of Harrison, Miller and Elam, regarding a pension. Herbert Hoover wrote to Mr. C. A. Suffrins, 3248 Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis, on January 19, 1929, thanking him for his suggestion and writing "I shall give it careful consideration." Harry S. New wrote to Charles five times in 1926, 1928, 1929, and twice in 1930. Mr. New, U.S. Senator and Postmaster General, thanked Mr. Suffrins for letting him know about the death of friends, such as Frank Eckert and George Diller. Mr. New mentioned the Bowen-Merrill fire during which he helped to rescue men on St. Patrick's Day, 1890. There is a pink pledge card from the National Christian Temperance Union signed by Harry E. Crossfield, whom Charles helped to reform in Muncie, Indiana. Harry S. New sent a telegram from Bethesda, Maryland, on March 22, 1931, to Herbert L. Suffrins, stating: "Deeply regret news of your father's death. We were friends of many years. I shall miss him. Please accept my sympathy."
Dates
- 1885-1931
Creator
- Suffrins, Charles A. (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
Charles A. Suffrins came from Ohio to Indianapolis when he was nine years old. He was a newspaper man, artist, and owner of a job printing shop. His son Herbert L. Suffrins, who was living at 5347 College Avenue when his father died on March 21, 1931, donated his father's papers to the Indiana State Library.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Herbert Suffrins on 1941/6/30.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/4/13 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Suffrins, Charles A. (Person)
- Title
- Charles A. Suffrins correspondence
- 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
