Mrs. Frank J. (Nellie) Sherman Collection
Title
Mrs. Frank J. (Nellie) Sherman Collection
Subject
Sherman, Nellie Cadle Watson, 1895-1982
Genealogy
Description
Nellie Sherman was a professional genealogist and historian. Mrs. Sherman attended Eastern Illinois State Teachers College and was a graduate of Brown’s Business College, Springfield and LaSalle extension university. She had a radio show on local history on WMBD,Peoria in 1948. She also lectured on local history and genealogical research. Mrs. Sherman is the author of Indian Point Pioneers, Peoria and the River, 1837-1863, Hutton Township Pioneers of Coles County, Illinois.
The finding aid for the Nellie Cadle Watson Sherman Papers, 1925-1981 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/575.
Photographs in this collection include posed portraits of individuals and groups.
The finding aid for the Nellie Cadle Watson Sherman Papers, 1925-1981 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/575.
Photographs in this collection include posed portraits of individuals and groups.
Collection Items
Neese Family
The Neese family stands in front of two covered wagons preparing to leave Hutton Township in Coles County for Oklahoma. On verso: "Neese Family. Leaving Hutton Twp. Coles Co. Ill. 1890s for Oklahoma. Only one of them ever returned. Two wagons."
Clara Birkel
Clara Birkel, of Peoria, sits for a portrait wearing a shawl around her shoulders. On verso: "Clara Birkel lived at 210-No Monroe Peoria, Ill. Died Dec 1947. She was a sister to Mr. Richters father, who had changed his name and moved to Texas."
Nell Sherman, Verna Wood, Wayne Watson and Maggie E. Watson
Nell Sherman, Verna Wood, and Wayne Watson pose for a photo with Wayne's mother, Maggie E. Watson, on the porch of a building in Springfield.
T. Herzog, H. Leard, [A. S. Bowert], T. J. Laurie, B. Baker, and Fred Elmhart
![T. Herzog, H. Leard, [A. S. Bowert], T. J. Laurie, B. Baker, and Fred Elmhart](https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/thumbnails/2524840a0cde79cd6f3bf0b7a1fe6e20.jpg "T. Herzog, H. Leard, [A. S. Bowert], T. J. Laurie, B. Baker, and Fred Elmhart")
T. Herzog, H. Leard, [A. S. Bowert], T. J. Laurie, B. Baker, and Fred Elmhart pose for a group photo at a 1942 American Legion Convention. On verso: "[A.S. Bowert] 4900 Henderson St. Chicago."
Charlie Brandenburg
A man holds a young child in a rocking chair while a dog lies in the grass behind them.On verso: "Charlie Brandenburg, of Hutton Township, Coles County."
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Mrs. Frank J. (Nellie) Sherman Collection