Mr. Grover and Mrs. Edna Arp Bridal and Wedding Card Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of bridal shower and wedding card recieved by Grover and Edna Arp in celebration of their nuptials in February of 1941. Many of the cards were signed by relatives and friends. The cards depict the designs of the early 1940s.
Dates
- Creation: 1941
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
Grover B. Arp was born on January 21, 1918 to Henry W. and Lizzie (Doerscher) Arp in LeClaire, Iowa. Edna S. Studt was born on March 12, 1918 to Herman Julius Studt and Anna Marie Sofia Poppe in Davenport, Iowa. Grover and Edna married on February 25, 1941. At the time of their marriage, Grover was employed as a farmer or a farmer labor. The witnesses to this marriage ceremony are Marjorie Schmidt and DuWayne W. Beckmann. They had two children Ronald and Darlene.
Extent
.25 Linear Inch (in 1 folder.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is organized by the type of card in one folder.
Physical Location
Range 22 Shelf 01 (Shares box)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com