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Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 254

Scope and Contents

Two oversized black and white portraits of George Ade's parents, John Ade and Adaline (Bush) Ade.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1890-1905

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use information

Material in this collection is in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

John Ade served as the first County Recorder of newly formed Newton County, which was organized in 1860. He was also a teller at the Discount and Deposit Bank of Kentland, where he became a partner in 1875. Adaline Ade was a homemaker and cared for the couple's seven children: Anna, William, Alice, Joseph, Emma, George, and Ella.

Extent

1.20 Cubic Feet (One flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Access Information

The photographs are fragile and should be handled with care. Digital reproductions are available for research use.

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by William C. Ade on March 21, 20179.

Related Materials

MSA 4, George Ade papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Processing Information

All materials have undergone conservation for stability and been housed in acid-free containers.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Portrait photographs of John and Adaline (Bush) Ade
Status
Completed
Author
Richard R. Bernier, Keertana Marella, and Neal Harmeyer
Date
2023-01-11
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Third edition. Collection description was first completed 2017-08-24.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-29: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
  • 2023-01-11: Collection description and access information updated by Neal Harmeyer.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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