Guide to the Mrs. Edward A. Sherman, Sr., collection of autographs, 1870s-1941

(bulk 1918-1941)


Redwood Library and Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-0292
Fax: (401) 841-5680
email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org

Published in 2014

Collection Overview

Title: Mrs. Edward A. Sherman, Sr., collection of autographs
Date range: 1870s-1941, (bulk 1918-1941)
Creator: Sherman, Hazel Erma Poole, 1884-
Extent: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Abstract: This collection consists of autographs and letters from various political, military, business, and other figures from the late nineteenth through early twentieth century collected by Mrs. Edward A. (Hazel Erma Poole) Sherman of Newport, Rhode Island.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection number: RLC.Ms.554

Scope & content

This collection consists of autographs on calling cards or small slips of paper from various United States and Rhode Island politicians, merchants, and servicemen from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Letters are also found in this collection, but were most likely collected because of the signature on the letter rather than its content. Letters from the 1930 were typically addressed to Mrs. Sherman’s husband, Edward A. Sherman, who worked at the Newport Trust Company. Of particular interest is the letter dated May 25, 1918, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) in his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Access Points

Subject Names Subject Topics Subject Topics Document Types

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by alphabetical order by the last name of signer of the document.

Biographical note

Hazel Erma Poole Sherman was born on June 3, 1884, the daughter of George W. and Addie Emeline Poole. On October 22, 1913, she married Edward Albert Sherman (1879-1934) of Newport, Rhode Island. The couple lived in Newport and had two children: Edward Albert (1915-2006) and Albert Keene (1918-2006). Mrs. Sherman died in Newport at an unknown date.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: Access is open to members and researchers at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Use of the materials: This collection is owned by the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Special Collections Librarian of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Preferred citation: Mrs. Edward A. Sherman, Sr., collection of autographs, RLC.Ms.554, Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Contact information: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-0292
Fax: (401) 841-5680
email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: Gift of Mrs. Edward A. (Hazel Erma Poole) Sherman
Processing information: Prior to processing in 2014, this collection was found in the Steel Cabinet Collection: Drawer 7, Folder 10.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Delmage.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Delmage 2014 July 22
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Sponsor: Funding for processing and cataloging this collection was provided by the van Beuren Charitable Foundation.

Additional Information

Inventory

Manuscripts Box 1, Item 1 Cleveland, Frances F. (wife of President Grover Cleveland)
 circa 1880s-1890s
Item 2 Cleveland, Grover (President of the U.S., 1885-1889 and 1893-1897)
 circa 1880s-1890s
Item 3 Curtis, Charles (Vice President under Herbert Hoover)
 circa 1930s
Item 4 Guiteau, Charles (lawyer, assassin of President James Garfield)
 circa 1870s-1880s
Item 5 Harrison, Benjamin (President of the U.S., 1889-1893)
 circa 1890s
Item 6 Lipton, Sir Thomas (Tea merchant)
 1930
Item 7 Merivale, Philip and Gertrude Lawrence (actors)
 1941
Item 8 Metcalf, Jesse Houghton (U.S. Senator from R.I., 1924-1937)
 1930
Item 9 Morton, Levi P. (Vice President under Benjamin Harrison)
 circa 1890s
Item 10 Pershing, John J. (United States Army general)
 circa 1880s-1920s
Item 11 Pétain, Philippe (French general)
 circa 1930s-1940s
Item 12 Phelps, William Lyon (Yale University professor)
 1930
Item 13 Pothier, Aram J. (Governor of R.I., 1909-1915, 1925-1928)
 1924
Item 14 Roosevelt, Franklin D. (President of the U.S., 1933-1945)
 1918
Item 15 Sims, William Sowden (United States Navy admiral)
 1932