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Beach, Ruth Porter (Ward), 1881-1933

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ethel "Sandy" (Beach) Socolar Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00338
Abstract

The Ethel "Sandy" Beach Socolar Family Papers (circa 1880-2015) contain correspondence, photographs, and scrapbooks related to the lives of Ethel "Sandy" Bliss Beach Socolar and her family, especially her mother, missionary-educator Ruth Porter Ward Beach, and sisters, Frances Helen Beach Bingham and Elizabeth Waterbury Beach Keller. The bulk of the material dates from about 1910-1950.

Dates: circa 1880-2015; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1950

Mark Hopkins Ward (AC 1906) Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00365
Abstract

The Mark Hopkins Ward (AC 1906) Family Papers contain the personal and professional papers of Mark Ward, as well as personal papers of members of his Ward and Bliss family relatives, including items from earlier generations of related Porter and Clapp family members. There is also material related to missionaries associated with the Ward and Bliss families in Turkey.

Dates: circa 1800-1950

William Earl Dodge Ward (AC 1906) Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00234
Abstract

The William Earl Dodge Ward (AC 1906) Family Papers document the personal and professional lives of multiple generations of Ward and Bliss family members, dating from 1791 to 1977. Family correspondence makes up the largest portion of the material, supplemented with work records, diaries, memorabilia, photographs, writings, genealogical materials, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: circa 1790-1977