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Edna Meta Francis papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2023-34

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of personal papers including a diploma signed by County Superintendent Hermine C. Schnekloth stating Edna Meta Francis has completed the Course of Study covering the work of eight years in the Common Branches and was given at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. The document measures 14 x 17".

A commemorative poster of the baptism of Edna Meta Francis from the Lutheran church in Pleasant Valley dated November 3, 1907 and a commemorative confirmation poster for her dated December 28, 1925 make up the other papers in the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1907-1925

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.

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Biographical / Historical

Research has not yet been finished for this collection.

Extent

negligible Linear Feet (in 3 documents.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Map Case 03 Drawer 10

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository

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