Collection: The Ely Family Collection | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

Familial papers fill this collection primarily. Some of the documents came from Gallaudet College after Charles R. Ely’s death.

Dates

Creation: 1918 - 1973

Biographical / Historical

Marian (Stewart) Wenzel is the granddaughter of the late Charles R. Ely, faculty member and vice-president of Gallaudet College, and great-granddaughter of the late Charles W. Ely, principal of Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick. Marian Wenzel’s mother is Elizabeth (Ely) Stewart. The collection was passed on to her from her mother, Elizabeth, as she preserved the documents received from Gallaudet College after her father, Charles died.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers and clippings on Charles R. Ely and other members of the Ely family.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to Archives by Marian Stewart Wenzel.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: The Ely Family Collection
Status: Completed
Author: Strunk, Thomas
Date: Original creation March 15, 2001. Last update January 11, 2006. ArchivesSpace version created June 29, 2023.
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin