Apple Family papers

Finding Aid

Prepared by James W. Geary, November 28, 1975; Revised by Joy Winstead, 2003; Updated 2004; 2018; Updated: April 2021; Additions and Updates: April 2022

Inclusive Dates: 1848-1970
Extent: .49 cubic feet (1 document case, 1 slim document case)
Physical Location: 11th floor

Scope and Content: Although much of the material in this collection consists of books and photographs of the Kent area during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, several other items concern the Apple Family, particularly James C. Apple and his service in World War I. Genealogies of the Apple and McCane family are included in this collection. Further information concerning the Apple family can be found in the Woodard Family Papers.

Acquisitions Information: Special Collections and Archives received this collection on September 5 and October 27, 1975, through the generosity of an anonymous donor. The donor has given literary rights as well as property rights to Kent State University.

Accruals: In November 2004 a small addition to the collection was made by Mrs. Mary Jane Simcox of Excelsior, Minnesota. This material, found in box 2, is comprised of items relating to Professor Marie Hyde Apple.

Processing Information: Originally processed under the archives identification D. 7. 8. and D. 7. 8. 3.

Separated Materials: Please note that books received with this collection have been separated from the collection and are on KentLINK. 

Box 1: Apple Family papers
Folder--Contents

1. Correspondence, January 12, 1873-December 16, 1878
2. Correspondence, April 5, 1907-April 16, 1960
3. Items related to James G. Apple's military service, 1917-1919
   Scope and Content: Includes registration certificate, "I Have Registered" ribbon, local board notice of classification, local board classified and recorded certification, notice to apper for physical exam, result of physical exam, order of induction and notice about reporting location, German 1 Mark note carried by Apple during war, telegram to Oliver P. Apple notifying of James Apple wounded in action status, a form note sent by Apple to Ada Apple regarding his wounded status, a heavily stamped and re-routed envelope addressed to James G. Apple returned to sender due to Apple being sent back to USA, discharge clothing receipt from Camp Sherman, Ohio, a booklet "My Soldier" in which key dates and events are recorded, and three pages of photocopied newspaper clippings.
4. World War I journal of James G. Apple, 1918-1919; 1958
   Scope and Content: Includes a notebook into which the contents of the original journal have been transcribed in 1958.
5. Drawings and verses of James G. Apple relating to safety at the Ravenna Arsenal.
6. Documents: James G. Apple's Free Mason papers 1918, no date; marriage licenses 1848, 1877; Marie Hyde's teaching contract, 1916
7. McCane (McCain) Family genealogy
8. Tributes to David Apple and Joseph H. Apple
9. List of members of the Presbyterian Church, Edinboro, Pennsylvania: 1870?
10. Two tickets, possibly used for street cars, 1912?
11. Newspaper clippings related to the Apple family, 1885, 1924, 1929, 1946, 1960, 1966, 1968, undated
12. Photocopy of land grant to Azro Hyde, dated April 15, 1856, with secretarial signature of President Franklin Pierce.
13. Original copy of land grant to Azro Hyde, dated April 15, 1856, with secretarial signature of President Franklin Pierce
    Physical Location: This item is filed in the map case.
    Processing Note: Not on file, May 5, 2003
14. Photocopy of a letter which described the effects of a cyclone
    Physical Location: This item is filed in the map case.
15. James G. Apple's certificate for wound received in World War I
    Physical Location: This item is filed in the map case.
16. Photographs of Andrew and Elizabeth Gilmore Apple, 1850s?
17. Photographs of David and Martha Perry Apple, and Pharney Perry
18. Photographs of James G. Apple
    Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Apple and another photograph of Apple in his military uniform.
19. Photograph of the Hyde Family
20. Two photographs of Erie Railroad employees, with lists of names, 1890s?
21. Photograph of first grade class at South School, with names on back, includes Grace Apple, 1891
22. Photograph of the first grade class at South School, with list of names, includes Jas. Apple and copy negative and print, 1977, 1895
23. Photograph of the first grade class at South School, with list of names, includes Ada Apple, 1896
24. Photograph of the Portage County Gun Club which appeared in the Kent Courier Souvenir Supplement, includes a list of names, April 21, 1899
25. Photograph of the seventh grade class at Depeyster School, with list of names, includes Ada Apple, 1903
26. Photograph of Kent telephone operators, with names on back, includes Grace Apple, 1904
27. Photograph of the Kent High School football team, with names on back, includes Paul Davey, undated
28. Miscellaneous photographs of Kent, Ohio area
29. Four color photographs of postcards: two of Kent State University and two of Standing Rock; one color photograph of Apple Hall, 1969
    Related Materials: For additional color photos of Apple Hall on its dedication day, see materials donated by Simcox, Box 2, Folder 8.
30. Two unidentified photographs
31. Miscellaneous negatives
32. Eleven postcards, mostly of the Kent area and including four on the 1913 flood
33. Apple Family genealogy
34. Artifacts: medals which include miscellaneous pins, lapel buttons, a World War I Victory medal and American Legion medal
35. Artifact: James G. Apple's Purple Heart medal (in original numbered box, World War I)

Box 2: Marie Hyde Apple papers
Folder--Contents

1. Artifact: Honorary society pin?, 1949 (date engraved on back of pin)
2. Artifact: Nameplate: "Marie Hyde Apple Hall, Kent State University, Dedicated November 22, 1969"
3. Artifact: Class pin: "LaCrosse Wisconsin, '14," 1914
4. Commencement program: State Normal School, La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 10, 1914? (Marie Hyde's graduation)
5. Correspondence: Marie Apple to President George A. Bowman, March 17, 1953
6. Correspondence: Marie Apple to and from President Robert I. White, 1968-1969
7. Correspondence: Marie Apple to and from George Urban, Director of Public Events, 1969-1970
   Scope and Content: This correspondence pertains to plans for the dedication of Marie Hyde Apple Hall. Included in the file is a list of suggested invitees compiled by Marie Apple.
8. Marriage certificate and keepsake booklet of James G. Apple and Marie E. Hyde, September 13, 1924
9. Photographs: Dedication of Apple Hall, 1969
10. Photographs: Front Campus with May Prentice House in Foreground, 1968
    Scope and Content: Includes letter from Marie Apple to George Urban dated April 16, 1969, that describes the photograph.
11. Photographs: Marie Hyde Apple
12. Photographs: Marie Hyde Apple family members
13. Remarks: "Made at the presentation of Arville O. DeWeese, Marie Apple and George Alltman of Honorary Awards, HPE, May 17, 1966"
14. Telegram: to Miss Marie E. Hyde from H. A. Brown, July 5, 1918 (offers Hyde position at KSU Normal School)
15. Telegram: to Marie E. Hyde from H. A. Brown, October 23, 1918 (offers Hyde head physical education department position at KSU Normal School)
16. Telegram: to James Apple from "The Williamsons," September 12, 1924
17. Telegram: to Mr. and Mrs. James G. Apple from "Jane and Dolly," September 13, 1924