Title:
Adelia St. John Gates papers
Inclusive Dates:
1863-1865?
Extent:
1.00 Folders
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Papers, 1863-1865? 1 folder.
Graduate of Genesee College in New York who moved to Waterloo, Iowa, as a bride.
Journal containing address to class of 1863; attendance records; recipes; household hints; and commercial housekeeping accounts and building accounts. Biographical information written by the donor and obituaries of John C. Gates are also included.
Access:
The collection is open for research.
Creator Name:
Gates, Adelia St. John
Sort Title:
Gates, Adelia St. John
Adelia St. John Gates graduated from Genesee College in upstate New York and moved to Waterloo, Iowa, as a bride. Her husband John Cook Gates (1838-1917) practiced law in Waterloo with the Gates and Liffring law firm. Gates Park in Waterloo is named for this family.
