Manuscripts

My Grandfather's story

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Description: Biography of James Steele, an Oberlin College graduate, missionary, and abolitionst. Based on family papers and content of Oberlin evangelist (Oberlin, 1839-1842), the biography is focused on James Steele's involvement in the Amistad affair and anti-slavery movement
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Call number: mssHM 58067
Creator: Pratt, Helen (-1965)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Donna Adams, May 1990.
Dimensions: 28 cm :
Associated people: Beard, Augustus Field, (1833-1934.)
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Helen Pratt papers, (bulk 1939-1940)

Manuscripts

This small group consists of a letter from Hale Woodruff (b. 1900) to Helen Pratt in regards to a mural he painted which included a depiction of her grandfather, James Steele; a signed typewritten note; a xerographic copy of a typewritten biography of Helen Pratt; a photograph; and ephemera related to the Amistad affair

mssHM 65939-65940

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Helen S. Pratt and Edward S. Steele collection

Manuscripts

A small collection of family material related to Helen S. Pratt and Edward S. Steele; it includes manuscripts, correspondence, and ephemera. The manuscripts include information on the Amistad (Schooner), Alexander Steele, James Steele, Descanso Gardens (Los Angeles, California), and biographical information for Helen S. Pratt and Edward S. Steele. The correspondence includes a letter to Oberlin College, and family letters, one of which is a copy of a letter written by John Steele from India in 1839. The ephemera includes photocopies, clippings, and three leather wallets; one of the wallets contains German papiermark bills issued from 1910 to 1919.

mssPratt

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Printed articles and clippings: Oberlin College; Amistad; Helen Pratt

Manuscripts

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Manuscripts, correspondence, and ephemera

Manuscripts

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Edward S. Steele Memoranda relating to Dr. Alexander Steele: autograph and typewritten

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Two leather wallets

Manuscripts

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My Grandfather's story

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