Blanche Merrill Yeaton Papers, 1912-1980, bulk 1949-1958

Title:

Blanche Merrill Yeaton Papers, 1912-1980, bulk 1949-1958

Creator:

Yeaton, Blanche Merrill, 1899-1968
Merrill, Patricia R., about 1928-2011

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2012.080

Object ID:

2012.080

Date:

1912-1980

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.33 linear feet

Scope and Content:

Aside from a few items of juvenilia, papers of Blanche Merrill Yeaton (1899-1968) consist of her diaries. The first is dated 1923; they were kept sporadically between 1949 and 1958. Most entries are very brief, noting the weather, work done by her husband Robert (1889-1974), visitors, and local activities. The collection also includes an undated cookbook (recipes on mimeographed paper) that appears to have been a project for young school children, and some correspondence, including a bawdy poem titled "Hail - Hitler" (see folder 1). Also among the Blanche Merrill Yeaton papers are a few items belonging to Patricia Rowe and dated in the 1940’s. These include an autograph book, one letter about President Richard Nixon, and a couple of small diaries with song lyrics. Patricia Ruth Rowe was the wife of Blanche’s nephew, Lauris Merrill.

Subjects:

Correspondence , Diaries , Farm life , Farmers , Formulas, recipes, etc , Housewives , Programs , World War, 1939-1945

Locations:

Sanbornton, NH
Suncook, NH

People:

Merrill, Patricia R., about 1928-2011 , Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994 , Yeaton, Blanche Merrill, 1899-1968

Organizations:

Order of the Eastern Star

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS64095_Yeaton_Blanche_Merrill_Papers_2012.080.pdf