Jean S. McElrath papers, 1934-1967.

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Jean S. McElrath papers, 1934-1967.

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Included are transcripts of McElrath's diaries from 1934-1967 that contain short listings about daily activities, such as sewing, reading and studying. Family members and friends' activities and her medical treatments are mentioned. Longer entries with more detail about her family, her friends, and her writing career characterize the later diaries. Series 2 contains transcribed letters from McElrath's sister Nita, letters from other family members, and letters from McElrath to her family.

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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McElrath family.

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McElrath, Jean S.

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Jean S. McElrath, Nev. journalist and lifelong resident of Wells, Nev., was born June 8, 1917 and died Oct. 7, 1967. She developed rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager and was soon bedfast. By 1950 she was blind and by 1958 was nearly paralyzed. Despite these disabilities Jean wrote extensively on local news for newspapers in Wells and Elko; and Salt Lake City, Utah, with information provided by a support system of friends and relations. Her sister, Anita McElrath Cory, supplied photos for Jean's ...