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Edward T. Devine papers, 1892-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Devine, Edward T. (Edward Thomas), 1867-1948.
Title
Edward T. Devine papers
Dates
1892-1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.80 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Collection Number
03083
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Edward T. Devine, an author, lecturer and social worker, was a professor at Columbia University from 1905-1919, secretary of the Charity Organization Society of New York, dean of the graduate school of American University, and chairman of the committee on revision of a statement on social ideals for the National Council of the Churches of Christ in America from 1930-1932. Devine was involved in American Red Cross relief efforts following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, in Russia in 1916 and in France in 1917-1918.

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Content Description

Collection contains 13 handwritten journals chiefly related to World War I relief efforts in Russia and France; scrapbooks; files including Red Cross work, support of Al Smith for president in 1928, National Council of the Churches of Christ social ideals committee, speeches and articles; books by Devine; and miscellaneous other materials.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Edward T. Devine at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Earthquakes -- California -- San Francisco.
  • Political campaigns.
  • Social service.
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- France.
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Russia.

Personal Names

  • Smith, Alfred Emanuel, 1873-1944.

Corporate Names

  • American Red Cross.
  • American University (Washington, D.C.) -- Faculty.
  • Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Journals.
  • Scrapbooks.

Occupations

  • Social workers.
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