LYMAN B. HALL (1852-1918)

PAPERS, 1871-1918

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SCOPE AND CONTENT

The papers consist, in the main, of letters received by Hall and of a diary of 13 volumes that he kept from 1884 until his death. There are also letters written by Hall, several while in Germany with his first wife in 1888-1889, and others while in Europe and England in 1905. Many of the letters written to him were by his brothers Russell (AB 1865) and Thomas (AB 1872), Theodore E. Burton and C.B. Martin. Other corespondents include W.G. Ballantine, E.I. Bosworth, John Ellis, W.G. Frost, and Azariah Root. In addition, there are several letters sent from Thomas in England to his wife in 1899.

The diary deals with day-to-day matters of all kinds, an important source of information in the study of Oberlin history. Family matters, studies, and his trips to Europe and England also receive a great deal of attention. Hall's interest in music is reflected. There is much information about Germany, bicycling in England and on the Continent, visits to art galleries and museums, and the like. (A partial calendar to the diaries is a part of the papers.)

PROVENANCE

The diaries were received by the Oberlin College Library from the estate of Lyman Hall, March 22, 1961. The letters were received by the Archives from the Library in 1969 and 1970, and the diaries in 1983.

RELATED MATERIALS

For the journal of Lyman Hall's brother, Russell, written when a student in 1863, see RG 21/1, box 6, folder 36. For more information about Lyman Hall, his brothers, and his wives, see their student folders in RG 28.

Further Information

• Title Page
• Biography/Administrative History
• Inventory

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