Papers of Walter Dumaux Edmonds : Harvard material, 1903-1998
Overview
Walter Dumaux Edmonds (1903-1998) was an author, known best for Drums Along the Mohawk and other historical novels. He was a Harvard alumnus, Harvard Overseer, and President of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. These papers document his activities on behalf of Harvard University and Harvard alumni.
Dates
- Creation: 1903-1998
Conditions on Use and Access
Permission required. Consult with Harvard University Archives reference staff for details.
Extent
1 cubic feet (3 boxes)This series documents Edmonds' work for Harvard University, including management of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, work as a Harvard Overseer, and work on various Harvard committees. Committees include the Visiting Committees to the English Dept. , to the Harvard University Press , and to the Harvard Forest . Other committees include the Coordinating Committee on Biological Sciences , which was concerned particularly with the Arnold Arboretum . Other material relates to the Signet Society . Formats included are correspondence, memoranda, reports, and financial statements. Correspondence from several Harvard University presidents is mostly congratulatory, consisting of birthday greetings and the like.
Biographical Note
Walter Dumaux Edmonds (1903-1998) earned his Harvard AB in 1926 and received an honorary degree in 1952; he was an author best known for Drums Along the Mohawk and other historical novels. He also served the University as a Harvard Overseer (1944-1950) and President of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.
Acquisition Information
Accession number 13945, 1995 December 13
Processing Information
Processed by Barbara Meloni August 1999.
- Title
- Edmonds, Walter Dumaux, 1903- Papers of Walter Dumaux Edmonds : Harvard material, 1903-1998 : an inventory
- Author
- Harvard University Archives
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua04999
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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