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Hazel Sayles letters

 Collection
Identifier: 04.HS

Abstract

The Hazel Sayles letters are a collection of letters sent to Hazel from her mother during the years she was enrolled at the Michigan State Normal College and three years after she graduated in 1922. Hazel Sayles was from Grand Rapids and majored in Home Economics and was a member of the Home Economics Club.

Dates

  • 1920 - 1925

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Biographical Note

Hazel Sayles was born to parents Frederic R. and Laura A. and lived in Grand Rapids Michigan. Her father was born in New York and worked as a machinist for a furniture company in Grand Rapids. Her mother was a home maker raising three girls, Hazel (b. abt. 1900), Hattie F. (b. abt. 1902) and Julia S. (b. abt. 1905). Hazel attended the Michigan State Normal College from 1920 - 1925.

Hazel Sayles died in Grand Rapids November 30, 1982.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 halfsize archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Hazel Sayles letters
Status
Completed
Author
Alexis Braun Marks, CA
Date
2015 October 8
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673