Finding Aid for Melissa G. Stidham Papers, 1930-36, 1939-43, 1946-60 | University of Illinois Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Melissa G. Stidham Papers, 1930-36, 1939-43, 1946-60

ID: 26/20/66

Primary Creator: Stidham, Melissa G. (1885-1954)

Extent: 2.6 cubic feet

Arrangement: Chronological

Subjects: Birds, Brooklyn, New York, Conservation, Farming, Flowers, Health, Lake of the Woods, Illinois, Literature, Mahomet, Illinois, New York City, Pacifism, Painting, Rural Life, Strikes, World War II - Intelligence, Morale and Propaganda

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Papers of Melissa G. Stidham (1885-1954) '21, A.M. '25, including letters sent to Gordon Brooks (1930-36, 1939-43, 1946-57) and letters from Joe Stidham, her brother, (1957-60) to Brooks about students, family, neighbors, developers, and trespassers; conservation, wildlife and timber; farming; animals, birds and flowers; literature and Henry Thoreau; painting and music; Lake of the Woods and Mahomet, IL; Brooklyn and New York, NY; rural life and travel; strikes and capitalism; World War II; pacifism and health.

Subject/Index Terms

Birds
Brooklyn, New York
Conservation
Farming
Flowers
Health
Lake of the Woods, Illinois
Literature
Mahomet, Illinois
New York City
Pacifism
Painting
Rural Life
Strikes
World War II - Intelligence, Morale and Propaganda

Administrative Information

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 2/17/1988

Processing Information:

The last 2.1 cubic feet from Oct. 1946 to 1957 contain more letters and longer letters, often ten a month. Stidham reported news of her life in Mahomet and discussed mutual friends, art and literature. She opposed hunters, trespassers, and the nearby Lake of the Woods development. (6 folders), Oct. 1946 - Aug. 1947.

After 1955, Ms. Stidham's health declined, Her last letter was written on Feb. 21, 1957 and she died on April 9, 1957. The papers contain two letters from Torkom Boyajian (March, July 1957) and letters from brother Joe Stidham about farm life, the loss of his sister and his health problems (8 folders), May, 1957 - Dec. 1960.

Other Note: 3 Pages

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URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/2620066.pdf

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