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Fred Lockridge O'Hair papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSD-1910-001

Collection Statement

Biographical information, clippings, correspondence, photographs and DePauw memorabilia.

Dates

  • 1910 - 1968

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Usage Restrictions

Copyright interests for this collection are held by DePauw University.

Biographical Sketch

Fred L. O'Hair was born on July 24, 1889. He was educated in the Greencastle City Schools, Culver Military Academy, and DePauw University -- from which he graduated in 1910. He was married Iva Nolane Smith and had two children, James and Genevieve.

Fred spent almost sixty years in the banking business. He started with the First National City Bank of New York, but returned to Greencastle in 1921 to take over the presidency of the Central National Bank due to the illness of his father. He served continuously as president and/or chairman of the Board until his retirement in December 1968.

Fred O'Hair also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of DePauw University almost continuously since his return to Greencastle in 1921. He was a member of many of the most important committees over a long period of years.

Extent

2.2 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Fred O'Hair Scrapbook in DC 1853

Title
Fred Lockridge O'Hair papers
Status
Completed
Author
Ashlyn Archer
Date
8/2/2011
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