Sara Ellis biography
Collection — Folder: S1800
Identifier: S1800
Scope and Contents
The main item in this collection is a three-page biography of Sara Catherine Deborah Ellis, the postmistress of Loco, Indiana. The first part of this biography was written by Sara’s sister, Martha Ellis Hopkins; and the second part was written by her nephew, Ellis A. Hopkins. Also included are two envelopes sent by J.B. Ellis.
Dates
- 1896-1978
Creator
- Hopkins, Martha Ellis (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
Sara Catherine Deborah Ellis was born on April 19, 1860, in Jefferson Township, Carroll County, Indiana. Sara’s father moved the family to Kokomo, Indiana, in 1872, when Sara was 12-years-old. Educated in the high school at Kokomo, Sara graduated with the highest honors in 1879; and she remained in the community, assuming the position of teacher in the Kokomo city schools.
However, a severe illness caused Sara to return to farm life. Eventually, her farm was designated as a post office for the rural distribution of mail. Sara named her post office “Loco,” the Latin word for “the place.” Sara remained on her farm until 1941. Sara died in Rensselaer, Indiana on July 13, 1945.
However, a severe illness caused Sara to return to farm life. Eventually, her farm was designated as a post office for the rural distribution of mail. Sara named her post office “Loco,” the Latin word for “the place.” Sara remained on her farm until 1941. Sara died in Rensselaer, Indiana on July 13, 1945.
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 Elias K. Hopkins on 1978/11/01.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 1998/09/23 by Philip N. Williams. Collection reprocessed 2018/08/14 by Abby Currier. EAD finding aid created 2018/08/14 by Abby Currier.
Creator
- Hopkins, Martha Ellis (Person)
- Hopkins, Ellis A. (Person)
- Title
- Sara Ellis biography
- 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
