Lorena Woodrow Burke Papers, 1934-1962 | Denison University Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Lorena Woodrow Burke Papers, 1934-1962

ID: UA/RG-PP/ARCH-014

Primary Creator: Burke, Lorena Woodrow (1877-1967)

Extent: 0.67 Cubic Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: The Lorena Woodrow Burke Papers are arranged chronologically.

Subjects: Burke, Lorena Woodrow, 1877-1967, College trustees--Ohio--20th century, Denison University, Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965

Forms of Material: Black-and-white photographs, Correspondence, Newspaper clippings, Scrapbooks

Languages: English

Abstract

Lorena Woodrow Burke (1877-1967) was a Denison University alumna. She served on the Denison University Board of Trustees from 1937-1959. The Lorena Woodrow Burke Papers, dated 1934-1962, contain two scrapbooks and campus photographs that document Denison University directly prior to and during her time as a trustee of the University. Also in the collection is a disassembled scrapbook and correspondence related to the life of Albert Schweitzer.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Lorena Woodrow Burke Papers, dated 1934-1962, contain two scrapbooks and campus photographs that document Denison University directly prior to and during her time as a trustee of the University. Also in the collection is a disassembled scrapbook and correspondence related to the life of Albert Schweitzer.

Collection Historical Note

Lorena Woodrow Burke was born on February 13, 1877, as Lorena Matillijah Woodrow. She graduated from Denison University in 1906. Lorena married Charles Felix Burke, a 1904 graduate of Denison University, in 1910. Charles served as a Denison University trustee from 1927 until his death in 1937. Upon her husband’s death, Lorena was elected as a Denison trustee in his place. The Lorena Woodrow Burke Chair in English was endowed that same year. Lorena served as a trustee until 1959. She died in 1967 at age 90.

Subject/Index Terms

Burke, Lorena Woodrow, 1877-1967
College trustees--Ohio--20th century
Denison University
Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965

Administrative Information

Repository: Denison University Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: (1) flat box; (1) 5” letter document box

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for research but may be used only in the Denison University Archives & Special Collections research room.

Use Restrictions: Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright and are made available for research and educational purposes. While Denison University holds the physical rights for this collection, we may not hold the copyright or reproduction rights. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Denison University Archives & Special Collections is not held liable.

Preferred Citation: Lorena Woodrow Burke Papers, University Archives & Special Collections, Denison University (Granville, Ohio)

Processing Information: Processed by: Tricia McEldowney (2025 March); Finding aid written by: Tricia McEldowney (2025 March)

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[All]

Box 2

Folder 1: Denison University campus photographs, 1934-1961
Folder 2-5: Schweitzer (Albert) scrapbook, 1949-1962
Folder 6: Correspondence regarding Albert Schweitzer, 1950-1959