Patterson, Edith McClure, 1881-1962
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Edith McClure Patterson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-231
Abstract
Edith McClure Patterson served on the Dayton Board of Education during the early 1930s and from 1915-1939 she was the first woman to serve on the Ohio Board of Liquor Control. In 1932, she ran unsuccessfully for Congress. Patterson was active in welfare and education work, and made a lifelong study of problems affecting the home and children. Her papers and scrapbooks are a source of information about local Dayton education, budget and thrift, home management, women's clubs, and liquor...
Dates:
1920-1959; Majority of material found within 1920-1935
Found in:
Special Collections
Patterson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-236
Abstract
A collection of correspondence, family histories, photographs, business records, and scrapbooks from two local pioneer families who played an important part in the early development of the Miami Valley: the Pattersons of Dayton and the Johnstons of Piqua. The business records cover the period 1785-1879 and relate to the operation of the Patterson Family farm and lumber mill. Some of Col. Robert Patterson's land surveys and quartermaster records are also included. The correspondence consists...
Dates:
1780-1970
Found in:
Special Collections
Patterson Family Papers (MFM-131)
Collection
Identifier: MFM-131
Scope and Contents
A microfilm copy of MS-236 Patterson Family Papers spanning 1780-1970, consisting of correspondence, family histories, photographs, business records, and scrapbooks from two local pioneer families who played an important part in the early development of the Miami Valley: the Pattersons of Dayton and the Johnstons of Piqua. The business records cover the period 1785-1879 and relate to the operation of the Patterson Family farm and lumber mill. Some of Col. Robert Patterson's land surveys and...
Dates:
1992
Found in:
Special Collections
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