Papers, 1831-1958.

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Papers, 1831-1958.

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The Fletcher Papers, one of the most noted and widely cited manuscript collections in the Oberlin College Archives, consist of resources gathered by historian Robert S. Fletcher for his research on the history of Oberlin College and the trans-Mississippi West. Included are original documents; photostat and typescript copies of letters, diaries, minutes, and other historical documents; as well as Fletcher's correspondence (1927-46) regarding Oberlin's early history. Non-textual records include lantern slides, photographs, and print blocks.

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