NTE2cg132.xml Guide to the L.O. and Blanche Dana Papers 1834-1963 Dana, (L. O. and Blanche) Papers Morgan Clendenning Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA (509) 335-6691 http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc mascref@wsu.edu

2013 Finding aid written in: English DACS Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA (509) 335-6691 http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc mascref@wsu.edu

Cage 132 L.O. and Blanche Dana Papers 1834-1963 2.5 feet of linear shelf space 2 boxes Papers concerning the Dana family, specifically Luther Otis Dana and his second wife, Blanche Hess Williams Dana, during the period 1834-1963. Collection materials are in: English

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.

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.

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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Luther Otis Dana and Blanche Dana Papers, 1834-1963

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

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

Morgan Clendenning processed this collection in 2013.

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

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

Church of the Nazarene (Pullman, Wash.) Older people -- Religious life Older people -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Correspondence Washington (State) Religion Series 1: Dana family correspondence and photographs, 1896-1963 1 1 1896-1939 Correspondence 1 2 1940-1946 Correspondence 1 3 1947-1949 Correspondence 1 4 1950-1951 Correspondence 1 5 1952-1954 Correspondence 1 6 1955-1956 Correspondence 1 7 1956-1957, 1963 Correspondence 1 8 undated Photographs Series 2: Luther Otis Dana papers, 1926-1953 2 9 1934-1937 Pocket diary 2 10 1933-1934, 1944-1945 Pocket diaries (2) 2 11 1948-1953 Pocket diary 2 12 1927, 1938 Wills of Laura Mary Chamberlain Dana and Luther Otis Dana 2 13 1926-1937 Day book Series 3: Blanche Hess Williams Dana papers, circa 1883-1952 2 14 1932, 1937 Address books (2 items) 2 15 circa 1883-1884 Autograph book 2 16 1923-1930, 1929 Account books (2 items) 2 17 circa 1930-1952 Pocket diary 2 18 1896-1897, undated Diary, notes, and expenses 2 19 undated Diary entries Series 4: Miscellaneous Dana family papers, 1834-1946 2 20 1882-1887 Autograph book of Elmer Williams 2 21 circa 1930-1940s Photographs 2 22 undated Photograph 2 23 undated Daguerreotype photograph 2 24-25 circa 1890s-1940s and undated Photographs 2 26 1894 "Bridal Greetings" handbook of Elmer Williams and Blanche B. Hess (signed 1898) 2 27 1910-1942 Deeds, mortgage, and grants 2 28 1834 American and Foreign Bible Society certificate for Alfred Dana 2 29 circa 1917-1946 Miscellaneous papers