Jacob Yoe collection
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of the Yoe, Wack, Wooden, and Kalben families, circa 1846-1972.
Dates
- 1846 - 1972
Creator
- Yoe, Jacob (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Biographical / Historical
The Yoe and Wack families immigrated to Baltimore from Germany in 1840s-1850s. William Kalben served in United States Navy in World War I; Dorothy Yoe Kalben was a member of the Baltimore Health Deptartment; Bertha Wooden attended the Normal School and was taught by Sarah E. Richmond; Wooden taught school in Washington County in 1890s and married Henry E. Wack. Bertha Wooden was mother of the donor.
Extent
0.10 Linear Feet (18 items)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Ruth Wack Pearson (Mrs. William S.), July 6, 1972.
Scope and Contents
1846, Oct. 24. Passport of Jacob and Louisa Yoe [in German]. 1857, Feb. 23. Passport of Heinrich Conrad Wack[in German]. 1857, Feb. 26. passport of Maria Kalbhenn [in German]. She later married Henry C. Wack. 1864, Jan. 20. Henry Wack's deed to cemetery lot 274 in Baltimore Cemetery. 1892-Bertha Wooden's "Year Book for Texts of Sermons." 1896-98-Leaves and rocks collected in Washington Co. and labeled by Bertha Wooden. 1896, Mar. 23-Letter from Sarah E. Richmond to Bertha Wooden, her former pupil at the Normal School. 1918, May 27-First call to active duty for William Kalben. 1918, Dec.12-War Service Certificate of William Kalben, U. S. Navy. 1921, Sept. 30-Discharge of Wm. Kalben from Naval Reserve. 1923, May 20-program of unveiling of tablet to memory of Sarah E.Richmond. Ceremony attended and program saved by Bertha Wooden. 1941, Aug.-biographical sketch of Dorothy R.Yoe Kalben in the Baltimore Health News. 1963, April 1-obituary of Dorothy R.Yoe Kalben in the SUN. 1972, July-Inventory of items given by Ruth W. Pearson, which include books, genealogical material, graphics, and MSS. n.d. 2 photographs, leather pouch, genealogical chart.
Creator
- Yoe, Jacob (Person)
- Wooden, Bertha (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Jacob Yoe collection
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021-09-23: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org