Leslie E. Werry collection
Collection — Folder: S1385
Identifier: S1385
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers concerning Leslie E. Werry in Hartford City, Indiana ranging from 1919 to 1962, regarding his life and medical career. They include a three-page biography by Cecil Beeson, Jr. entitled "Our Doctor," as well as photocopies of a 1957 daily diary written by Leslie E. Werry, and an obituary for his wife, Clara Werry.
Dates
- 1919-1962
Creator
- Werry, Leslie E. (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
Dr. Leslie E. Werry was born in 1883, married Clara G. Grossman in 1919, and had two sons, Leslie E., Jr., and Paul F. He served in the medical corps during World War I, and was a company doctor for a copper mine in Michigan. As a young doctor, he lived in Hartford City, Indiana where he practiced for 43 years before retiring in 1962. His church, Grace Methodist, honored him at a ceremony on April 29, 1962. His wife Clara died on April 10, 1970. Leslie E. Werry died 6 years later on September 25, 1976 in Harford City.
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 Cecil Beeson on 1973/03/30.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2018/08/09 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid created 2018/08/09 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid revised 2018/08/14 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Werry, Leslie E. (Person)
- Title
- Leslie E. Werry collection
- 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
