00897.xml CHARLES A. KELLY: An Inventory of His Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society

St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

Finding aid encoded by David B. PetersonJune 2011 Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society Kelly, Charles A., 1932-. Charles A Kelly Papers. 1936-2008. Materials in English. Papers of Charles A. Kelly relating to Ernest F. Oberholtzer and the Ernest F. Oberholtzer Foundation, including correspondence with Oberholtzer (1936-1971); biographical data on Oberholtzer; documents relating to the Oberholtzer trust and estate (1962-1987), the publication of his 1912 journal (1984-1989), and the use of Mallard Island (1981-1984); correspondence and miscellaneous papers of the Ernest F. Oberholtzer Foundation (1980-2008) including minutes and reports of and for the foundation; and correspondence of Edward N. (Ted) and Rody Hall with Mallard Island visitors (1983). 2.7 cubic feet (3 boxes). See Detailed Description for shelf locations. CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics should search the catalog using these headings.

Persons: Hall, Ted. Oberholtzer, Ernest C. (Ernest Carl), 1884-1977. Organizations: Ernest C. Oberholtzer Foundation. Places: Mallard Island (Minn.) ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Kelly, Charles A., Charles A Kelly Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession number: 16,351

Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 007374538

DETAILED DESCRIPTION 123.F.10.8F Records relating to Ernest Oberholtzer: Correspondence with Ernest Oberholtzer, 1936-1971. 2 folders.

Includes letters from Oberholtzer to Kelly with carbon copies of Kelly's letters to Oberholtzer, concerning a wide range of topics relating to Oberholtzer's philosophy and activities.

Oberholtzer biographical sketches and miscellany, undated. 2 folders. Correspondence with R. H. Cockburn regarding publication of Oberholtzer's 1912 journal, 1984-1989. Typescript of Oberholtzer's 1912 journals, undated. Foundation proposals for Mallard Island, 1981-1984. Documents relating to Oberholtzer Trust, 1962-1983. Documents relating to Oberholtzer estate, 1974, 1979-1980.

Includes inventory of Oberholtzer's library.

Documents relating to disposition of Oberholtzer's papers, 1983-1987. Inventory to Oberholtzer's photo collection, circa 1983. Edward N. (Ted) and Rody Hall papers: Correspondence with visitors to Mallard Island, 1983.

Contains numerous comments on experiences while on the island.

Papers relating to the Ernest F. Oberholtzer foundation:

Correspondence regarding the operation of the foundation, including its awarding of grants and its efforts to preserve Oberholtzer's legacy and the land he treasured. Also includes minutes and reports of the foundation and related publications.

Correspondence and miscellaneous papers: 1980-1983. 6 folders. 123.F.10.9B 1984-1992. 12 folders. 123.F.10.10F 1992-2008. 6 folders.

[0.3 cubic feet empty, legal sized]