Eaton, Gaylord, and Smith Families, 1880 - 1940

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection: The bulk of this collection centers around Burton Phipps’ 32-year tenure as a teacher and later head of the Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) Biology department. During this time Barbara graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College, taught for a few years, and then returned where she became a librarian in the College library. Her mother, Nettie, worked at Northwestern University, University of Michigan, and Chicago University (now the University of Chicago). In 1961 Barbara and her parents moved to Pacific Union College where Burton taught biology and Barbara worked in the library.

This collection contains memorabilia, documents, and photographs connected with their careers. Of significance are early pictures of the tract and missionary society in Springfield, Illinois, and photos relating to the biology department at Emmanuel Missionary College, including a few pictures of conventions of Adventist biology teachers. In addition, the Phipps had a wide circle of friends as evidenced by numerous Christmas cards they exchanged with their friends. The collection encompasses a broad window into the life of the Phipps including Christmas cards from other friends (such as the Eatons, Smiths, Gaylord, etc.), family vacations, life at Emmanuel Missionary College, and Pacific Union College.

Dates

1880 - 1940

Extent

From the Collection: 8 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

List of Photographs

Merriel Smith. Mounted print in folder. Boulder, Colo.: Jones Studio, ca. 1920
Aunta Anna Gaylord. Mounted print in folder. Newcastle, Indiana: Hurdle Studio, ca. 1920
Jennie Smith and Arthur Smith (age 4 months). Postcard photograph, ca. 1920
Merriel & Corliss Smith. Postcard photograph, ca. 1920
Nettie Eaton and Jennie. Cabinet card. Fairchild, Indiana: Newton, ca. 1890?
Anna Gaylord and Arthur Gaylord. Cabinet card. Centralia, Illinois: Ritchie Bros., ca. 1900
Arthur Gaylord, Anna Gaylord, Beth Gaylord “A Happy New Year to Nettie.” Oval mounted print. Centralia, Illinois: Ritchie Bros., ca. 1900
Sam Smith and Jennie Smith. Mounted print, ca. 1900
Corliss Smith and Merriel Smith. Postcard photograph, ca. 1920
Sam Smith, Jennie Smith, Merryl Smith, Corliss Smith, and Arthur Smith. Picture, 1920
Anna Gaylord in folder. Chicago, IL: Sykes, ca. 1920
Arthur Gaylord in folder. Chicago, IL: Sykes, ca. 1920
Jennie Smith and Sam Smith in folder. n.p., ca. 1930-1940
Nettie Smith and Merrell Smith. Mounted print, Battle Creek, MI: ca. 1920
“Grandma” Herald. Undated print
Unidentified. Undated print
William Eaton “Grandpa Eaton.” Albumen print cabinet card, ca. 1880/1900
Jennie Eaton Smith. Mount Vernon, IL: A. B. Wolf. Oval mounted print, ca. 1910
Anna Gaylord. Photograph
Sam Smith and Merrell Smith. Postcard photograph, ca. 1920.
Sam Smith and family. Photograph in folder