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Ira Burton Blackstock papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSD-1886-001

Collection Statement

This collection contains correspondence of Mrs. Blackstock arranged in chronological order, her scrapbook, programs, and blueprints of proposed dressing rooms for the new stadium. There are also clippings saved by Mrs. Blackstock.

Dates

  • 1916 - 1954

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Usage Restrictions

Copyright interests for this collection have been transferred to DePauw University.

Biographical Sketch

Mr. Blackstock was a DePauw alumnus graduating in the class of 1886. He received the M.A. degree from DePauw in 1893 and in 1907 was made a Trustee of the University. He gave invaluable service until his death July 25, 1931. Mr. Blackstock began his successful business career as business manager of a newspaper, the "Springfield News". He became manager of an ice and cold storage company in Springfield and later was identified with railroad companies serving as president of one and vice president of another. He took an active interest in the Methodist Church and was a delegate to the General Conference of 1920, which met in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1941 a new stadium was a gift to DePauw from Mrs. Ira B. Blackstock of Springfield, Illinois. In 1921 Mrs. Blackstock, along with her late husband, gave to DePauw Blackstock Field at a cost of $25,000. The new stadium, costing $80,000 dollars, is a memorial to Mr. Blackstock.

Extent

0.577 Cubic Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

See also:

The book Bridal Greetings, donated by the Estate of Mrs. Ira B. Blackstock, HQ734 .W84 1854. Blackstock Stadium, DePauw vertical file.

Title
Ira Burton Blackstock papers Class of 1886
Status
Completed
Author
Wesley Wilson
Date
1/23/2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism Repository

Contact:
Roy O. West Library
405 S. Indiana St.
Greencastle Indiana 46135 United States