Martha Doan Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection includes one folder of correspondence; one folder of accounts; one folder of photographs; and three bound volumes. Nearly all of the letters are from an otherwise unidentified correspondent named Frank.
Dates
- 1868-1910
- Other: Majority of material found in 1882-1900
- Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2012
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
No problems anticiapted, although copyright is unclear.
Biographical or Historical Information
Martha Doan (1872-1960) was a native of Westfield, Indiana. An 1892 Earlham College graduate, she received a doctorate in chemistry from Cornell University and was professor of chemistry and dean of women at Earlham 1915-1926. Her father Abel Doan (1843-1913) was a banker and businessman in Westfield and prominent in Western Yearly Meeting of Friends.
Note written by Thomas Hamm
Extent
1.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Martha Doan Papers consist of a small group of letters written to her as well as account books of her father Abel Doan (1843-1913); snaphsots of an Earlham College geology expedition in the 1920s; and a minute book of the Westfield, Indiana, Junto or Lyceum, a literary and debating society, 1868-1872.
Arrangement Note
Chronological
Physical Access Requirements
Front cover of the lyceum/junto volume is missing. The spine on one of the account books is loose.
Custodial History
The seller reported that the material was purchased at an estate sale.
Source of Acquisition
Texana Books, 4810 Rockford St., San Antonio, Texas 78249
Method of Acquisition
Ebay purchase
Accruals and Additions
Possible.
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Author
- Thomas Hamm
- Description rules
- Other Unmapped
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository