Kirk / Merrill Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2019-76
Scope and Contents
The collection includes published items and cookbooks, newspaper clippings, one snapshot, postcards, an addressed letter, ephemeral items from Davenport IA , Washington DC, Rose Bowl in Pasadena and New York City area. Highlight may be 1908 Burtis House program including Al Jolson and Bolte's chocolate.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1970
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Items presumed to be collected by Anne Marie KIRK MERRILL (Mrs. Edward C. MERRILL) and her niece Anna Mae KIRK. Many appear to have been gifts.
Extent
7 Folder(s) (in one 2.5" manuscript box.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 33 Section 2
Published items to cataloging
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
Contact:
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com