Anna Hiles 1913 Flood Postcard Collection (SC-279)
Scope and Content
This collection contains 36 postcards, two of which are addressed and dated April and June, 1913. The two addressed cards are interesting in that the writer briefly discusses some routine events, e.g. a friend's visit, very soon after the flood.
Dates
- Creation: 1913
Creator
- Hiles, Anna (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Anna Hiles was a 1913 flood survivor who collected these cards.
Extent
0.1 linear feet : 36 items
Abstract
This collection contains 36 postcards, two of which are addressed and dated April and June, 1913. The two addressed cards are interesting in that the writer briefly discusses some routine events, e.g. a friend's visit, very soon after the flood. Anna Hiles was the flood survivor who collected these cards. The collection was donated by her grandson.
Statement of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Anna's grandson Jeffrey Hiles in 2012.
- Title
- Guide to the Anna Hiles 1913 Flood Postcard Collection (SC-279)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Gino Pasi
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
