Richard Schaddelee collection, 1941-1959.

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Richard Schaddelee collection, 1941-1959.

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Manuscript collection MS 2002-1 consists largely of correspondence between Richard Schaddelee and Chase and Stellanova "Stella" Osborn. There are also two folders of published materials and ephemera by and/or about the Osborns. Chase Osborn served as governor of Michigan from 1911 to 1912. Stella was his adopted daughter. Osborn had been separated from his wife for a number of years before her death in 1948. In April 1949, Chase married Stella. The adoption was dissolved one hour before the marriage, and Chase died two days later. Correspondence begins in 1941, most written by Chase through dictation. Letters often comment on Chase's health and on past visits to the Schaddelees. There are a few references to current political events and to the study of Michigan Indians. Photographs of the Osborns appear on signed Christmas cards. Stella continues corresponding with Richard Schaddelee after Chase's death in 1949. Both become active in the Atlantic Union Commission, an organization concerned with unity among NATO countries. The correspondence reflects their concern with these issues, and Stella sometimes notes trips she has taken and speeches she has given. Most of her speeches relate to Chase Osborn or U.S. policy in Europe. In two letters (1957-1958), Richard reflects on the death of his wife Gertrude, and on European history and current events. The last two folders contain articles, essays and other publications by and about Chase and Stellanova Osborn. A biography of Chase and two poetry books by Stella are dedicated to the Schaddelees and signed by Stella.

1 slim mss. box (.25 cu. ft.)

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State Archive of Michigan

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Osborn, Chase S. (Chase Salmon), 1860-1949

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Author and newspaper editor at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, University of Michigan regent and Republican governor of Michigan, 1911-1912. From the description of Chase Salmon Osborn papers, 1889-1949. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423228 Chase S. Osborn was born in Huntington County, Indiana on January 22, 1860, the son of George A. and Margaret (Fannon) Osborn. He married Lillian G. Jones on May 7, 1881. Osborn was a newspaperman and author before becoming ...

Osborn, Stellanova, 1894-1988

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Wife of Chase S. Osborn, leader in the Atlantic Union Movement, and officer in the Atlantic Union Conference, the International Movement for Atlantic Union, and Federal Union, Inc. From the description of Stellanova Osborn papers, 1916-1992. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 78061120 From the description of Stella Brunt Osborn papers, 1916-1992. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421771 Stella Brunt Osborn was born on July 31, 1...

Schaddelee, Richard, 1873-1966.

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Richard Schaddelee was born in Goedereede, the Netherlands on March 30, 1873. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1887. In 1891, he began working for the Grand Rapids Gas Company. In 1902, he became vice president and general manager of the Albion Gas Company of Albion, Michigan. That same year, he married Getrude Kiomparens. They had three children: Hubert Richard, Leona Getrude, and Geraldine Jean. At various times in his career, Richard worked at Child, Hulswit, and Co., United Light and Rhys Co., a...

Atlantic Union Committee

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Formed in 1949 to promote the establishment of a federal union of the European and North American democracies; dissolved in 1961. From the description of Records, 1940-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 28415881 Organization promoting the establishment of a federal union of European and North American democracies. Formed in 1949; dissolved in 1961. From the description of Atlantic Union Committee records, 1940-1968 (bulk 1949-1952). (Unknown). WorldCat record i...