Title: Anna Schroeder Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1926-2017

Creator:

• Schroeder, Anna, 1884-1977

Call Number: UWGB Mss 11

Quantity: 1.2 cubic feet (3 archives boxes)

Archival Locations:

UW-Green Bay Cofrin Library / Green Bay Area Research Ctr. (Map)

See the catalog entry for information about possible additional materials and access to the collection.

Abstract:

This collection contains diaries of Anna Carolina (Elkert) Schroeder (1884-1977). Diary entries cover numerous topics concerning domestic issues, family relationships, rural life, politics, and national events from 1941-1977. Additional documents include genealogical information and family photographs.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-gb-uwgbmss11

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Diaries of Anna Carolina (Elkert) Schroeder spanning 1941-1977. The twenty-four spiral-bound diaries contain daily entries which address the following topics: household chores (including canning, cooking, etc.); farming; gardening; weather; church activities; health issues; visits with family and friends; funerals; social activities; and involvement in the local grange. The diaries include comments and observations on national events such as America's entry into World War II and rationing; politics; and popular movies and television shows.

The early diary entries (1941-1948) provide detailed accounts of the life of a rural farm woman in Greenville, Wisconsin. The remaining diary entries describe her life in Appleton, Wisconsin.

The collection also includes a diary written by Nellie (Elkert) Melzer from 1926-1929 which details the medical history and treatment of her mother (Wilhemina (Schroeder) Elkert) who suffered from a heart condition.

Additional documents include genealogical notes and essays from various family members, family photographs, and a comb-bound genealogical biography titled My Grandmother, (Anna Carolina Elkert Schroeder), written by Judy (Jochman) Van Ryzin in 2017. A digitized version of the diaries and genealogical biography are included on a portable USB drive - file types consist of Word and PDF formats.

Diaries and correspondence are arranged chronologically.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Received from Judith J. VanRyzin on March 21, 2016

Processing Information

Processed by Debra Anderson, 2016

Box   1 Folder   1	Diary, 1926-1929
Box   1 Folder   2	Diary, January 1941-October 1942
Box   1 Folder   3	Diary, October 1942-July 1945
Box   1 Folder   4	Diary, July 1945-September 1948
Box   1 Folder   5	Diary, September 1948-August 1951
Box   1 Folder   6	Diary, September 1951-September 1952
Box   1 Folder   7	Diary, September 1952-March 1954
Box   1 Folder   8	Diary, March 1954-June 1955
Box   1 Folder   9	Diary, June 1955-February 1957
Box   1 Folder   10	Diary, February 1957-December 1957
Box   1 Folder   11	Diary, 1958
Box   1 Folder   12	Diary, 1959
Box   1 Folder   13	Diary, January 1960-August 1960
Box   2 Folder   1	Diary, September 1960-April 1962
Box   2 Folder   2	Diary, April 1962-June 1964
Box   2 Folder   3	Diary, June 1964-Decmeber 1965
Box   2 Folder   4	Diary, December 1965-July 1967
Box   2 Folder   5	Diary, August 1967-May 1969
Box   2 Folder   6	Diary, June 1969-December 1970
Box   2 Folder   7	Diary, January 1971-May 1972
Box   2 Folder   8	Diary, June 1972-March 1973
Box   2 Folder   9	Diary, April 1973-Febraury 1974
Box   3 Folder   1	Diary, March 1974-July 1975
Box   3 Folder   2	Diary, August 1975-June 1977
Box   3 Folder   3	Diary, July 1977-October 1977
Box   3 Folder   4	Correspondence, 1992; 1995
Box   3 Folder   5	Reminiscences, [1940s]-2006
Box   3 Folder   6	Genealogy Notes, [n.d.]
Box   3 Folder   7	My Grandmother, 2017
Box   3 Folder   8	Photographs, [n.d.]