Manuscripts

Helen Pratt papers, (bulk 1939-1940)

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Description: 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
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1939-1968.
Call number: mssHM 65939-65940
Creator: Pratt, Helen (-1965)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Donna Adams, Aug.12 - Dec. 6. 1991.
Associated people: Woodruff, Hale, (1900-1980.)
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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.

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

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Donna R. M. Adams Helen Steel Pratt: biographical sketch: typewritten

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William Henry Pratt papers

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Collection consists of material relating to William Henry Pratt's activities in California. Items include a certificate for Pratt's appointment as Surveyor General of California signed by Benjamin Harrison, 1890 March 4 (HM 73028); a certificate for his appointment as Collector of Customs for Humboldt County signed by Chester A. Arthur, 1883 December 26 (HM 73026); a typescript letter signed congratulating Pratt from then-Governor of Ohio William McKinley, 1893 November 13 (HM 73029); a letter addressed to "Lyman" in which Pratt writes of the ships Corona and Pomona, and a postcard of a ship at Fort Ross sent to Pratt by "Walter." Also included is a certificate appointing Jared Turner Deputy Postmaster of Georgetown, California, signed by President James Buchanan, dated 1857 August 14 (HM 73027).

mssHM 73026-73031

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William Henry Pratt papers

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mssHM 73026-73031

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Helen Winifred Pflueger Papers

Manuscripts

The manuscripts include two complete copies of Pflueger's book "New Paradise Lost" as well as draft pages and notes for the novel. There are also papers and essays written by Helen in high school and later in life as well as copies of writings and poems by Helen and others. The diaries span the years 1911 to 1979. The diaries include daily entries with detailed information about Helens' daily activities: visits to friends, seamstress work, trips taken, etc. She also talks a lot about her religious beliefs and her struggles to be a good Christian. The majority of correspondence is written by others to Helen but there are a few pieces of correspondence by her (retained copies). There are several letters to and from Rev. Gilbert P. Symons of the Forward Movement of the Episcopal Church and others dealing with her religious beliefs and search for a church to attend. There is also one letter by Edgar Bergen (1941, Apr. 15) in response to a letter Helen wrote to him and "Charlie." There are also a few letters regarding her book "New Paradise Lost" (1940). The ephemera includes a variety of material including account books, address books, bank statements, biographical information, financial papers, medical papers, calling cards, church bulletins, dress patterns, family estate papers (including a copy of Helen's will), greeting cards, newspaper clippings, photographs, school notebooks and a recipe book. Some of the newspaper clippings deal with Sierra Madre, California. There are also three rolled items: two diplomas from the Minneapolis School of Music (1919-1920) and a painting of Helen Pflueger. Indexing Subjects Episcopal Church Subject in Correspondence (1940-1942). Box 8 (6). Subject in Church Bulletins (1930-1934). Box 10 (9). Methodist Church (U.S.) Subject in Church Bulletins (1930-1934). Box 10 (9).

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Helen Pratt papers, (bulk 1939-1940)

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