Rhoads family papers
Abstract
This collection includes letters written by J. Edgar Rhoads to his family while he was in Germany administering war relief after WWI. Also included are the diaries of his grandfather, Jonathan E. Rhoads, from 1908-1910. These provide a record of daily appointments and expenses.
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1920
Creator
- Rhoads, J. Edgar ((Joseph Edgar)), 1883-1981 (Person)
- Rhoads, Jonathan E. (Jonathan Evans), 1830-1914 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
J. Edgar Rhoads was a birthright Quaker. The son of Joseph and Harriet Rhoads, and the grandson of Johathan Evans Rhoads, he was born in 1883. In 1909 he married Edith Chambers. He ran the family tanning business, J. E. Rhoads & Sons, and was an active member of Wilmington (De.) Monthly Meeting of Friends. He died in 1981.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Jack Sutters. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1989.
Subject
- Rhodes family (Family)
- American Friends Service Committee (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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