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Personal Papers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 170 Collections and/or Records:

Lester Earnest Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0467
Scope and Contents

The Lester Earnest papers document the fraternal organization Phi Lamba Xi, of which earnest was a member during his time at San Diego state.  Highlights include the fraternity's newsletter, a group photograph, and the spring 1954 handbook of the Delta Xi chapter of Sigma Chi. The collection consists of meeting minutes, newsletters, rosters, a handbook, a photograph and some negatives. It dates from 1925 to 1954, and materials are filed chronologically.

Dates: 1925-1954
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Eleanor Edmiston Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0105
Scope and Contents

This collection includes news releases, fliers, election bonds and bills, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1960-1982
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

William H. Egle Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0389
Scope and Contents The William H. Egle Collection (1817-1967) provides light documentation for Egle’s genealogical research and historical research interests. Filed alphabetically, the collection consists of correspondence, genealogical material, publications about Pennsylvania history, scrapbooks, and a small number of photographs. The collection also includes materials from William Egle's wife and daughter, including several maps and publications. The majority of materials date from the 1890s to the early...
Dates: 1817-1967; Majority of material found in 1896-1900
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

J. W. Eighmy Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0468
Scope and Contents This handwritten notebook was titled "Practical Notes and Formulae. By J. W. Eighmy, M. D." by its author, and dated October 10th, 1875. It is a collection of 77 recipes and formulae for treatments to numerous illnesses. Eighmy wrote these in a blank book of prescription forms from "J. H. Burnham, Druggist and Apothecary, Commercial Block, Sutter Street, Folsom, California." Formulas are included for a variety of ailments, including: whooping cough, "bites of serpents and...
Dates: 1875-1875
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Eldred Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0433
Scope and Contents This small collection consists mostly of correspondence from members of the Eldred family sent to Wilfred Eldred while at school on the East Coast. There is also a diary kept by Wilfred while a student at Washington and Lee in 1908, and letters from Wilfred to the family twenty years later. Winifred and Edith, Wilfred's sisters, and his father William Eldred wrote long letters to Wilfred updating him on the family's activities and on life in San Diego. The family is active in the developing...
Dates: 1908 - 1937; Majority of material found within 1913 - 1916
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Ellis Family Theater Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0106
Scope and Contents

The Ellis Family Collection consists of theater and movie scripts by Edith and Edward Ellis, playbills, programs, reviews, photographs, and information about the Ellis family, specifically Edith Ellis. Also included are movie house ledgers, movie production picture magazines, posters, and promotional photographs from the Bijou Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Its connection with the Ellis Family is unclear; possibly the theater was operated by the Ellis Family.

Dates: 1887-1959
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Environmental Issues Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0043
Scope and Contents

The Environmental Issues Collection consists of thirteen boxes of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and other similar documents mainly for development projects in the San Diego area from 1986 to 1997. Of note are reports concerning water treatment and sewerage systems, the Miramar and Pendleton military bases, and residential development.

Dates: 1986-1997
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Joan and Phillip Farman Environmental Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0033
Scope and Contents The collection documents conservation issues relating to San Diego's parks and its Parks and Recreation Board, Coastal Management, Community Plans, the San Diego City Planning Department, Century 3, Flood Control, the Ocean Beach Jetty Debate, and Sunset Cliffs. It includes documents, reports, articles, and books relating to the work of the local environmental movement in San Diego such as The Environmental Handbook, and The...
Dates: 1963-1974
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Laverne Fefferman B'nai B'rith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0445
Scope and Contents

The Laverne Fefferman B'nai B'rith Collection consists of scrapbook contents including photographs, newspaper clippings, newsletters, invitations, community programs, etc. Materials are from the Birdie Stodel and Bay City Chapters along with some miscellaneous items regarding the donor.

Dates: 1929 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1979
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

Leonard Fierro Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0439
Scope and Contents The Leonard Fierro Papers (1927-1995) document Fierro's work as an educator, activist and advocate for bilingual education. The majority of the material dates from the early 1960's through 1970's, with very sparse documentation of the 1950's. These files illustrate Fierro's development of bilingual education teaching materials for San Diego County. His papers include reports, correspondence, teaching supplements, newspaper clippings, and audio cassettes....
Dates: 1927-1995; Majority of material found in 1966-1995
Found in: Special Collections & University Archives

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