L.O. and Blanche Dana Papers

L.O. and Blanche Dana Papers, 1834-1963

Overview of the Collection

Title: L.O. and Blanche Dana Papers
Dates: 1834-1963 (inclusive)
18341963
Quantity: 2.5 feet of linear shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 132 (collection)
Summary: Papers concerning the Dana family, specifically Luther Otis Dana and his second wife, Blanche Hess Williams Dana, during the period 1834-1963.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Luther Otis Dana (1859-1964) was husband to Laura Mary Chamberlain Dana until her death in 1927. Amongst their children was Homer Jackson Dana (1890-1970), engineer and professor at Washington State College.

Dana then married Blanche Hess Williams Dana (1871-1958) in Pullman, WA. While residing in Pullman, they were both very active in the teachings and affairs of the Pullman Church of the Nazarene.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of correspondence (1896-1963), pocket diaries (1896-1953), photographs, and other materials relating to the semi-retired farmer and carpenter, Luther Otis Dana, and his second wife, Blanche Hess Williams Dana, chiefly during their later years in Pullman, WA. Primary subjects of the materials are family affairs and the Danas' intense interest in the Pullman Church of the Nazarene.

Also included is a daguerreotype photograph (undated, with unidentified subjects), the 1888 wedding certificate of Luther Otis Dana and his first wife, Laura Mary Chamberlain, a photograph of Homer Jackson Dana at age three, and a bound handbook by Joseph Gray titled "Bible Study Outlines." The correspondence includes handwritten and typed letters, and greeting cards.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Luther Otis Dana and Blanche Dana Papers, 1834-1963

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in four series, with series one arranged chronologically.

Series 1: Dana family correspondence and photographs, 1896-1963

Series 2: Luther Otis Dana papers, 1926-1953

Series 3: Blanche Hess Williams Dana papers, circa 1883-1952

Series 4: Miscellaneous Dana family papers, 1834-1946

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1973 and 1974 by Lucile Dana, wife of Homer Jackson Dana.

Processing Note

Morgan Clendenning processed this collection in 2013.

Separated Materials

This collection was separated from the Homer Jackson Dana papers (Cage 299).

Related Materials

Homer Jackson Dana Papers, 1910-1968 (Cage 299).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Dana family correspondence and photographs, 1896-1963Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Correspondence	1896-1939
1	2	Correspondence	1940-1946
1	3	Correspondence	1947-1949
1	4	Correspondence	1950-1951
1	5	Correspondence	1952-1954
1	6	Correspondence	1955-1956
1	7	Correspondence	1956-1957, 1963
1	8	Photographs	undated

Series 2: Luther Otis Dana papers, 1926-1953Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	9	Pocket diary	1934-1937
2	10	Pocket diaries (2)	1933-1934, 1944-1945
2	11	Pocket diary	1948-1953
2	12	Wills of Laura Mary Chamberlain Dana and Luther Otis Dana	1927, 1938
2	13	Day book	1926-1937

Series 3: Blanche Hess Williams Dana papers, circa 1883-1952Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	14	Address books (2 items)	1932, 1937
2	15	Autograph book	circa 1883-1884
2	16	Account books (2 items)	1923-1930, 1929
2	17	Pocket diary	circa 1930-1952
2	18	Diary, notes, and expenses	1896-1897, undated
2	19	Diary entries	undated

Series 4: Miscellaneous Dana family papers, 1834-1946Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	20	Autograph book of Elmer Williams	1882-1887
2	21	Photographs	circa 1930-1940s
2	22	Photograph	undated
2	23	Daguerreotype photograph	undated
2	24-25	Photographs	circa 1890s-1940s and undated
2	26	"Bridal Greetings" handbook of Elmer Williams and Blanche B. Hess (signed 1898)	1894
2	27	Deeds, mortgage, and grants	1910-1942
2	28	American and Foreign Bible Society certificate for Alfred Dana	1834
2	29	Miscellaneous papers	circa 1917-1946

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