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Jean Orcutt Brandt collection

 Collection
Identifier: L279

Scope and Contents

This collection includes programs, directories, photographs, correspondence, and a yearbook from Jean Orcutt Brandt in South Bend, Indiana, ranging from 1943 to 2003, regarding graduation from Central High School in South Bend and alumni reunions.

Dates

  • 1943-2003

Creator

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

Margaret Jean Orcutt was born on February 25, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Robert Dewey (1898-1972) and Margaret (Rittinger) Orcutt (1899-1965). She had an older brother, John. Orcutt graduated from Central High School in South Bend in 1943 and went on to attend Indiana University. She worked as a library science teacher for the local public schools in South Bend in 1950. Jean Orcutt married Roy George Brandt (1921-2005) on October 14, 1950 and they had five children: Thomas Sheldon, Ellen A., Louisa B., Rebecca M., and Roberta A. The family was living in Winamac, Indiana by 1992. Brandt died on November 15, 2021 in Mooresville, Indiana and was buried in Riverview Cemetery in South Bend.

Sources:

Items in the collection.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt." 1930 United States Federal Census. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt." 1940 United States Federal Census. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt." 1950 United States Federal Census. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt." Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt." U.S., Newspapers.co Marriage Index, 1800s-current. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt." U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Brandt." Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Ancestry.com. "Margaret Jean Brandt." U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1. Accessed May 1, 2024. http://wwww.ancestrylibrary.com.

Findagrave.com. "Margaret Jean Orcutt Brandt." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed May 1, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234973747/margaret-jean-brandt.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 half manuscript box)

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 Louisa Walthers on 2023/12/28.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2024/05/01 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid created 2024/05/01 by Brittany Kropf.
Title
Jean Orcutt Brandt collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671