Esther U. McNitt and M. L. Moon letter
Collection — Folder: S3150
Identifier: S3150
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typed letter from Esther Uhl McNitt in Indianapolis, Indiana to M. L. Moon in 1925. McNitt says she has heard through a mutual acquaintance, Kate Milner Rabb, that Moon was in possession of an almanac from 1751. McNitt encourages its donation to the Indiana State Library. At the bottom of the letter is Moon's handwritten response saying he is willing to donate the item and suggests Mrs. Rabb could handle the transmittal of the item.
Dates
- 1925
Creator
- McNitt, Esther U. (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
Esther Uhl McNitt was born at Logansport, Indiana. She was a 1909 graduate of Vasser College. She also completed graduate schoolwork at both the University of Wisconsin and the New York State Library school. McNitt taught history and English at Sheldon (Illinois) High School before joining the staff of the Indiana State Library as the first assistant in the Indiana Division. In 1923, McNitt became head of the division. She held that position until her death on September 30, 1941.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation 1925/02/26.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 1999/04/15 by Philip N. Williams. Finding aid created in 1999 by Phillip N. Williams. EAD finding aid created on 2024/03/20 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid revised 2024/03/27 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- McNitt, Esther U. (Person)
- Title
- Esther U. McNitt and M. L. Moon letter
- 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:
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
