George Numbers papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1847

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The George Numbers papers (1848-1952) are a collection of letters and essays written mostly by George Numbers, and his daughter Emily Numbers (b.1865). The letters were written by George in 1948, when he was in California, during the Gold Rush. The letters are written to his wife Elizabeth, and are a good record of everyday life during that famous and difficult time. He was able to make enough money to return to his wife, buy a farm and start a successful furniture business. In addition to this, there is an extensive autobiography written by his daughter Emily, who was a school teacher in Indiana and Texas from 1882-1932. Her first school was a one room classroom, where she taught all of the grades. When she retired in 1932, due to multiple sclerosis, she was one of seventeen teachers in a more sophisticated setting. Her story follows the history of teaching in America when the profession was finding its way, and she was one of the dedicated few that helped it along.

Dates

1848-1851
1952
1956

Creator

Numbers, George (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

The original items from folders 1 and 3 have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The George Numbers papers (1848-1952) are a collection of letters and essays written mostly by George Numbers, and his daughter, Emily Numbers. The letters were written by George Numbers in 1848, when he was in California during the Gold Rush. There is also an autobiography written by Emily Numbers, who was a school teacher in Indiana and Texas from 1882 to 1932.