Daniel R. Yoder collection
Collection
Identifier: L388
Scope and Contents
This collection includes diaries, an autograph book, notes, checks, and other financial papers from Daniel R. Yoder in LaGrange and Goshen, Indiana and McPherson County, Kansas, ranging from 1880 to 1892, regarding his family, daily life, weather, and business. The diaries offer a view of religious life attendingn Mennonite, Dunkard, and Amish meetings; teaching; farm work; social activities and entertainment in Elkhart and LaGrange counties in Indiana, as well as McPherson County, Kansas.
The financial papers consist of assorted promissory notes, tax receipts, two poems of Abner Yoder, two undated financial accounts, a newspaper clipping, and certification of Michael Doff having worked off his road tax (issued by Jermiah Yoder).
The financial papers consist of assorted promissory notes, tax receipts, two poems of Abner Yoder, two undated financial accounts, a newspaper clipping, and certification of Michael Doff having worked off his road tax (issued by Jermiah Yoder).
Dates
- 1880-1892
Creator
- Yoder, Daniel R., 1858-1956 (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
Daniel R. Yoder was born on April 27, 1858, to Reuben (1831-1912) and Harriet (Riehl) Yoder (1830-1908) in LaGrange County, Indiana, one of at least eight siblings. In 1880, he worked as a schoolteacher in LaGrange County. He moved to McPherson County, Kansas and married Mary Etta Cripe (1867-1926) on May 23, 1886 in McPherson County, Kansas, and they had two children, Perry Alvin (1887-1933) and Leroy Earl "Toby" (1889-1953). The family moved to Goshen, Indiana by 1892, where Yoder farmed, sold coal, and worked construction. Thirteen years after the death of his wife Mary Etta, Yoder married Alice A. (Cory) Kitson (1863-1952) on June 30, 1939, in Goshen. He died on February 14, 1956, and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery in Goshen.
Sources:
Items in the collection.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1870 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1880 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1920 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1930 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1950 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "D. R. Yoder." Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Findagrave.com. "Daniel R. 'D.R.' Yoder." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed April 15, 2025. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108407483/daniel-r-yoder.
Sources:
Items in the collection.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1870 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1880 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1920 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1930 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." 1950 United States Federal Census. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "D. R. Yoder." Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Daniel R. Yoder." U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925. Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Findagrave.com. "Daniel R. 'D.R.' Yoder." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed April 15, 2025. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108407483/daniel-r-yoder.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by format, then chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mary K. Knobal on 1989/08.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed in 1999 by Philip N. Williams. Collection processing and EAD finding aid created by by Brent Abercrombie on 2015/02/24.
Creator
- Yoder, Daniel R., 1858-1956 (Person)
- Title
- Daniel R. Yoder 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:
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
