Ballard Family Papers
Scope and Content
The Ballard Collection consists largely of letters of the Ballard family. The letters represent day-to-day correspondence in which inquiries are made regarding health and family affairs. Also included in the collection is a eulogy from the funeral of a family member.
Dates
- Creation: 1865 – 1881
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
Biography of Addison Ballard
Addison Ballard, clergyman and educator, was born in Farmington, Mass., October 18, 1822. He graduated with honors from Williams College in 1842; thereafter, he was a professor at Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Hadley, Massachusetts. After preparation for the ministry, he became a professor of mathematics and Latin at Ohio University. He taught at a number of different colleges during his life, and he also wrote several outstanding pieces of literature. He achieved honorary membership in the London Society of Science.
Extent
0.33 cubic feet
Abstract
Ballard family correspondence.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Other Finding Aid
A paper copy of the folder list is available.
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives received the collection as a gift from Mr. Ted Langstroth in August of 1971.
Existence and Location of Copies
Ohio University will entertain requests to photocopy reasonable amounts of material from the collection for the convenience of individual researchers.
Bibliography
- National Encyclopedia of American Biography, volume 3.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ballard, Addison, 1822-1914 (Person)
- Ballard family (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Ballard Family Papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Tarita M. Stokes in April 1983
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
