Wartburg College Archives: Aldora Babcock

Wartburg College Archives

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Special Collections - Aldora Babcock Collection

Preface

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Introduction

Abstract: Records of locations traveled, miscellaneous items, a funeral program, and passports from 1930-1982.

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 4 boxes.

Physical Description: All materials are paper.

Dates: 1930-1982.

Subjects: Aldora Babcock, Wartburg College

Related Material: None.

Administrative Information

Restrictions: None.

Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; [Aldora Babcock]; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Transfer.

Processing Information: Processing completed by SE on 5/22/18.

Biographical Sketch/Agency History

History: Aldora Babcock was born in 1904 and died in 1998. She grew up in Waverly, IA and graduated from the Waverly School System. Babcock then went on to earn a degree in Economics from University of California, Berkeley in 1927. Afterwards, she traveled the world extensively and was an active member of the Waverly community. In her final years, Babcock spent time writing about her travels and adventures.

Timeline: 1904 – 1998

Bibliography:

Funeral Program. (16 March, 1998). In loving memory of Aldora Babcock.

Series Description

1. Aldora Babcock

Aldora Babcock:

• Records of locations traveled, miscellaneous items, a funeral program, and passports from 1930-1982.
• 4 boxes.
• Arranged chronologically by date.

Container Listing

Other Finding Aids

None.

See Also

• Catalog Record