Nellie Morrell papers
Scope and Content
The bulk of this collection primarily contains genealogical information regarding Nellie's family history. Also included is a hand written account of a story of her grandparents. There are three letters addressed to the Hudson Historical Society and Library from the years 1936-1943. Finally there is a newspaper clipping about the 85th birthday of Nellie in her town of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1943
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1936-1937
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research and use.
Restrictions on Use
This collection is open for research and use.
Biography of Nellie Morrell
Cornelia "Nellie" Ingersoll Morrell (1858-1945), was the daughter for Daniel Dighton Morrell (1822-1904) and Mary Caroline Ingersoll (1832-1874). D.D. Morrell was elected the mayor of Hudson during the Civil War from 1882-1863. D.D. Morrell originally moved to Hudson to work in John Buss' grocery store. Morrell also worked as a ticket agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad and as a bookkeeper for Straight & Son, a local cheese company. In 1871, The Morrell family (except Nellie) moved to Henrietta Pennsylvania and D.D. later became superintendent of the Cambria Iron company. Morrell's wife, Mary died in 1874, sometime there after Daniel and the family relocated to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
Nellie lived in Hudson until 1880 and moved to North Woodbury, Blair, Pennsylvania. While there she began to attend the University Hospital Training School, to become a nurse, graduating in 1898. While in Hollidaysburg, D.D. Dighton married Sydney H. Reamy (1843-1906). The Morrell family remained in Hollidaysburg for the remainder of their lives. Nellie died in 1945 at Hollidaysburg.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This small collection primarily consists of genealogical information and materials relating to the Morrells. There are three letters addressed to the Hudson Historical Society relating to family materials donated to the library.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged at the item level, chronological order.
Custodial History
The Hudson Library & Historical Society assumed custodial ownership after these letters were sent to the historical society from the years 1936-1943.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Derrick Ranostaj, volunteer, in June 24, 2013.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Nellie Morrell papers
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Derrick Ranostaj, Hudson Library & Historical Society
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Da Cs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English, Latin script
Repository Details
Part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society Repository