Adelaide Thompson Collection, 1860-1927

Summary

Creator:

Thompson, Adelaide.

Abstract:

Papers include correspondence, photographs, including a diary and photographs of Foochow, China, 1899-1901, a biography of Michigan poet Will Carleton, and other materials.

Extent:

.5 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by C. Wright

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes personal correspondence between Thompson and William R. Longstreet, a bookkeeper and religious leader in Saginaw, Michigan, 1891-1895, concerning the nursing of patients, social and religious affairs, a trip to New York, in 1892, and welfare work of the Jefferson Avenue Epwarth League. There is also a diary of Isabelle Longstreet, describing her missionary work in China, June 1899-October, 1901 and a brief biography of Will Carleton (1845-1912), a notable Michigan poet.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Adelaide Thompson (dates?) was a nurse at Saginaw Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan, 1891-1895.

Acquisition Information:

no Acc#, MS# Tt-56

Arrangement:

Arrangement is chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Missions--China--Foochow.

Names:

Saginaw General Hospital.
Longstreet and Ludwig General Insurance Agency.
Thompson, Adelaide.
Longstreet, Isabelle.
Longstreet, William.
Carleton, Will, 1845-1912.

Places:

Saginaw (Mich.)--History.