Chipmunks and Children: The Photography and Life of Ruth Alexander Nichols
Bibliography
Oberlin College Archival Collections:
Nichols Family Papers (1884-1962), Record Group 30/372, O.C.A.
Other Oberlin College Archival Materials:
Student File, Ruth Alexander Nichols, Record Group 28/2, Box 57, O.C.A.
Student File, Herman Nichols, Record Group 28/2, Box 756, O.C.A.
Finding Guide, Nichols Family Papers (1884-1962), Record Group 30/372, O.C.A. web link.
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Relevant Websites:
Ancestry.com
Contains relevant genealogical information, particularly census data; marriage, birth and death certificates; and school directories. This site is very useful in determining the basic information about people.
FindAGrave.com
Contains images and details from graveyards around the United States. Can often provide basic details on a person’s life, as well as potentially clues to their family member and and sometimes additional information.
Google Maps
Very useful for identifying and describing areas mentioned within the documents.
Image Sources:
Nichols Family Papers (1884-1962), Record Group 30/372, O.C.A.
