A.H. Yoder Papers, 1896-1940

A.H. Yoder Papers

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Collection Overview

Title: A.H. Yoder Papers, 1896-1940

ID: OGLMC138

Primary Creator: Yoder, A.H. (1866-1940)

Extent: 4.25 Linear Feet

Subjects: Genealogy and Family History

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Throughout his life, A.H. Yoder maintained an interest in genealogy and actively researched his ancestry. This search concentrated on the Miller, Rader, Van Buskirk, Van Meter, Yoder and Gabbert families, with settlements in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Indiana. The bulk of the material in this collection is the result of Yoder's research, with lesser emphasis on his personal and professional life.

Collection Historical Note

A.H. Yoder was born in 1866 at Nora Springs, Iowa. He received a bachelor's degree from Madison State Normal School in South Dakota and attended Indiana University and Clark University. He held several positions in the field of education and was the Director of the Extension Division at the University of North Dakota from 1918 to 1934. A.H. Yoder died in Seattle, Washington, in 1940.

Subject/Index Terms

Genealogy and Family History

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Leverett G. Yoder deposited additional material in 1977 (77-400 and 77-460).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). A.H. Yoder Papers. OGLMC 138, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid input to Archon in January 2020.

Box and Folder Listing

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[Series 1: Genealogy Research Files],
[Series 2: Genealogy-Miscellaneous],
[Series 3: A.H. Yoder - Personal and Professional ],
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Series 2: Genealogy-Miscellaneous

Box 2

Folder 17: Early Dutch Settlers
Folder 18: Correspondence, 1919-1938
Folder 19: Family References
Folder 20: Family Tree
Folder 21: Genealogical Charts
Folder 22: General Index of the Record Book of Rader Lutheran Church
Folder 23: Index Cards
Folder 24: Miscellaneous
Folder 25: Correspondence, 1789-1850
Folder 26: Correspondence, 1851-1881

Box 3

Folder 1: Number Index
Folder 2: Notes
Folder 3: Notes
Folder 4: Notes
Folder 5: Notes
Folder 6: Notes
Folder 7: Notes
Folder 8: Photographs
Folder 9: Colonel L.G. Yoder Genealogical Correspondence
Folder 10: Colonel L.G. Yoder Genealogical Notes

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[Series 1: Genealogy Research Files],
[Series 2: Genealogy-Miscellaneous],
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