Zerilla L. Kimberling collection
Collection — Folder: S2361
Identifier: S2361
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the diary of Zerilla L. Kimberling written in the 1878 purchasers' pass book, "Leading Business Firms of Shelbyville, Ind." The diary entries mention the weather, church activities, and her paternal grandparents' genealogy and range from 1879 to 1881. The collection also includes photocopies of letters to Zerilla and her sister, Estella, and range from 1883 to 1905. The bulk of the letters were written to Zerilla from her friend, Iva Rice Beard, and discuss love, marriage, teaching and Clinton County, Indiana news.
Dates
- 1883-1904
Creator
- Beard, Ida Rice (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
Zerilla Leona Kimberling was born January 30, 1864 in Shelby County, Indiana to James and Hannah Kimberling. She was a school teacher and taught in both Shelby and Bartholomew counties. She passed away at the age of 73 on October 17, 1937.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Zerelda Leona Kimberling." Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed January 12, 2017.http://search.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Death Claims Former Teacher. Miss Zerilla Kimberling Dies in Hope Following Lingering Illness." Columbus Republican (IN), Monday, October 18, 1937. Accessed January 11, 2017. http://access.newspaperarchive.com.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Zerelda Leona Kimberling." Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Accessed January 12, 2017.http://search.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Death Claims Former Teacher. Miss Zerilla Kimberling Dies in Hope Following Lingering Illness." Columbus Republican (IN), Monday, October 18, 1937. Accessed January 11, 2017. http://access.newspaperarchive.com.
Extent
0.03 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 records transfer from the Indiana Division, Indiana State Library on 1977/10/05.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/01/12 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2017/01/12 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Beard, Ida Rice (Person)
- Kimberling, Zerilla (Person)
- Title
- Zerilla L. Kimberling 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
