Andross, Matilda (Erickson), 1880-1957
Person
Dates
- Existence: February 10, 1880 to February 9, 1957
Matilda Erickson Andross was born February 10, 1880 in Aalborg, Denmark and apparently immigrated to the United States with her family while still a child. Upon her graduation in 1907 from Union College where she studied nursing, Matilda moved to Washington, D. C. to work as Assistant Secretary for the Sabbath School Department under Mrs. L. Flora Plummer. Matilda’s responsibilities led her to work extensively with the newly organized Missionary Volunteer department. In 1920, Matilda married the widowed Elmer E. Andross and with him served in the Inter-American Division. Upon retirement, Matilda returned to the Washington, D. C. area with her husband who died in 1950. Matilda died in Glendale, CA on February 9, 1957 from injuries sustained in anautomobile accident.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
A post card addressed to Matilda E. Andross and documents regarding the purchase of cemetery plots at the time of E. E. Andross’ death were moved to Collection 130, Matilda Erickson (Mrs. E. E. Andross)
Item
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection contains many of Andross’ articles, sermon outlines, and several topical files including correspondence related to the revision of Uriah Smith’s Daniel and the Revelation. There is also a memo book with notes taken during his travels in Africa and Asia.
Dates:
1893 to 1926
Matilda Erickson Andross Papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 130
Content Description
Matilda wrote extensively both for and about young people. This collection
contains articles and other materials related to the Missionary Volunteer program, as
well as a book manuscript, talk outlines, and the writings of other people collected by
Matilda. Before her marriage, Matilda published under the name Matilda Erickson.
After her marriage books and articles bear the name Matilda E. Andross.
Dates:
1907 - 1950
Matilda Erickson Andross Papers
Accession
Identifier: Collection 130