Edgar C. Leisure collection
Collection
Identifier: L561
Scope and Contents
This collection largely contains letters from Captain Edgar C. Leisure to his wife, Elsie. It also has letters from Calvin Kummer to his sister, Elsie. A few letters from and to other individuals are also included. This collection also has newspaper clippings, telegrams, cards, and other various papers that were mailed between Edgar and Elsie.
Dates
- 1942-1945
Creator
- Leisure, Edgar C. (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
Edgar C. Leisure was raised in Largo, Indiana. He attended Purdue University for electrical engineering. While at Purdue Leisure was introduced to Elsie Kummer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kummer, by her brother Calvin. The couple married on May 2, 1936. They lived in the Irvington area of Indianapolis, Indiana. During World War II, Leisure was a soldier fighting in the European theater, and for part of his time he was stationed in London, England. During this time he sent his letters to Elsie's workplace where she worked as an underwriter for American Surety. The Leisures raised two children, Edgar T. and Carol J.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes)
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 Detrie J. Franks in 2009/06.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2010/07 by Jessica Combs. EAD finding aid created 2010/07 by Jessica Combs.
Creator
- Leisure, Edgar C. (Person)
- Title
- Edgar C. Leisure 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
