MSS 113

Merrill, Rev. Herbert C., 1874-1945
Papers of Rev. Herbert C. Merrill, 1897-1957

 

 

Gallaudet University Archives.

 

 

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.: MSS 113
Creator:
Title: Papers of Rev. Herbert C. Merrill,

Quantity: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Abstract:
Note: This document last updated 2006 January 5.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: This collection was donated by Phyllis Stewart Barschdorf through Rev. Otto B. Berg.

Processed by: Ronald Rood Jr. 2000 July 27.
 Processing Note:
 Conditions on Use and Access: This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

 

 

Related Material in the Archives:


Photographs

·         James R. Fortune [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

·         Herbert Claude Merrill [picture].Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

 

Vertical Files

·         Herbert C. Merrill.  Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical.

 

Biographical Sketch

1874-        Herbert Merrill was born in Waseca, Minnesota

1881-         Became Deaf due to scarlet fever

1881-      Graduated from Minnesota School for the Deaf

1896-         Was valedictorian for his class at Gallaudet College

1896-   Worked for United States Weather Bureau as meteorologist (19 years of service).

1897-         Married to Miss Emma Vail, and to this union two daughters were born.

1904-         Got his Masters of Art from Gallaudet College

1912-   Ordained as Deacon

1915-         Appointed missionary to Deaf in Diocese of Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia.

1919-        Was called missionary in Albany, Central, Rochester, and Western, New York.

1941-        Was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Gallaudet    College.

1943-       Retired as Deacon

1945-    Passed away on December 28th.



 

Scope and Content

Papers of Rev. Herbert C. Merrill collection contain one box. The collection, which consists of approximately 150 papers, is dated from 1897-1957. The collection includes each typed letters, program books, pamphlets, and letters between him and some of his deacons. The information is available to the public.

Series Descriptions and Folder Lists

No Series.

 

Box

Folder

Title of Folder

Date

1

1

Correspondence- Rev. G. Ashton Oldham

1942          

1

2

Invitation Cards for Rev. Merrill’s ordination

1912-1914

1

3

Letters to Mrs. Emma Vail Merrill 

1921-1957

1

4

Letters to Mrs. Thelma Stewart from Rev. Merrill 

 

1

5

Letters to Rev. Merrill 

1897-1944

1

6

Letters re: problems at Gallaudet College

1945

1

7

Manuscript-Life of Thomas H. Gallaudet 

 

1

8

Miscellaneous

 

1

9

Newspaper Clippings/ Newsletter 

1919-1945

1

10

Pamphlets   

1939-1941

1

11

Program Books

1912-1945

1

12

Resolution