Alda Cunningham Rice Collection, 1936-1986 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

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Title: Alda Cunningham Rice Collection, 1936-1986

Collection identifier: 232

Extent: 1.0 folder

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Collection Description

Scope and Contents:

This collection contains several items related to the history of Philo, including Locust Grove Cemetery Association records, newspaper clippings, and the compilations "A Bit of Local History of Philo Township: One Room Country Schools" and "Bits and Pieces about Rural Grade Schools of Gibson County, Indiana." There is also a list of publications of Isaac Hess, a noted Philo ornithologist.

Biographical/Historical Context:

Alda Cunningham Rice, after graduating from the University of Illinois in 1927, moved to Philo, Ill., where she was active in local history and ornithology.

Acquisition Source: Alda Rice donated this collection to the Illinois Historical Survey in 1986, as well as related materials to the University Archives.