Ebertha Roelofs papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC2275

Staff Only

Abstract

Collection consists of photographs, postcards and travel guides pertaining to Ebertha Roelofs' assignment and travels in Europe. Included is also an embroidered cloth.

Dates

1906-1920

Language of Materials

English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Ebertha Mary Josephine Roelofs (November 17, 1883, Grand Rapids, Michigan) - December 31, 1970, Pomona, California) graduated from University of Michigan (A.B. in English and Education) in 1908. After serving as school teacher and principal in East Jordan and Grand Rapids, she signed up for war work with the YWCA in 1918. In 1919, she was assigned to war work in Russia, however, permission to enter Russia was not granted. Between July 1919 and November 1920, Ebertha Roelofs traveled to Norway, Sweden and Finland where in Viborg she engaged in YWCA efforts to assist refugees from Russia for six months during the first half of 1920. Before returning to the United States, she also visited Denmark, France, England and Switzerland. After her return, Ebertha Roelofs continued her service as the YWCA National Town Secretary in Atlanta, Georgia, and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, until 1927. Having resumed teaching after that, she founded Country Day School in Dallas, Texas, where she remained until 1958.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Additional Description

PROVENANCE

Collection acquired from Helen Verbrugge in 1995.

Subjects

Refugees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Social services Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1914-1918 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Young Womens Christian Association of the U.S.A. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings