Elsie Aldrich Edgell papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2398

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Elsie Aldrich Edgell papers (1908-1966)contain correpondence and other documents related to the family. It also contains memoirs from Marie R. Kelty and her family.

Dates

1908-1966

Creator

Edgell, Elsie Aldrich, 1888-1967 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Elsie Aldrich Edgell (1888-1967) was the youngest daughter of Senator Nelson W. Aldrich from Rhode Island. Senator Aldrich was one of the most influential senators during the Progressive Age. In December, 1914 Elsie married Stephen Maurice Edgell, who at the time was serving as third vice president of the Great Western Sugar Company as well as director of the Great Western Railway Corporation. As far as is known they had three children a boy and two girls. More information about the estate of Elsie Aldrich Edgell can be found at the Rhode Island Historical Society under her brother Winthrop's name.