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By Tricia McEldowney
Collection Overview
Abstract
Carol King Heckman (1907-1983) was a Denison University alumna who researched and wrote a genealogy of her ancestors, the Ewart family. The Ewart Family Papers, dated 1864-1979, 2024, contain correspondence, clippings, and photographs collected by Heckman. Also included in this collection is the written genealogy Heckman compiled and wrote titled Chronicles of the Ewarts 1740-1969 with Related Families.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Ewart Family Papers, dated 1864-1979, 2024, contain correspondence, clippings, and photographs collected by Carol King Heckman for her research on her ancestors, the Ewart family. Many of her ancestors were connected to Denison University either as alumni or trustees. This collection contains documents related to Thomas West Ewart (1816-1881; Denison University trustee, 1844-1851 and 1862-1881), Edward Gear Ewart (1857-1935; Denison University alumnus, 1878), Frank Carman Ewart (1871-1942; Denison University alumnus, 1892), and Elizabeth Sage Ewart (1874-1951; Shepardson College alumna, 1892). Also included in this collection is the written genealogy Heckman compiled and wrote titled Chronicles of the Ewarts 1740-1969 with Related Families.
Collection Historical Note
Carol King Heckman was born on May 10, 1907, to Mamie (Pearce) and Frank King. She graduated from Denison University in 1929 and married Aldred Heckman (Denison alumnus, 1927) on June 14, 1929. Carol Heckman researched her family history and produced a family genealogy titled Chronicles of the Ewarts 1740-1969 with Related Families in 1969. She produced a supplemental volume in 1971. Heckman died in 1983.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Denison University Archives
Alternate Extent Statement:
(1) 5" legal 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.
Separated Materials:
The Granville Times Volume XVI Number 34, 1894 August 23: removed due to deteriorating condition
Sheparsdon College Graduation Exercises program, 1892 June 15: removed due to the possible presence of mold
Preferred Citation:
Ewart Family Papers, University Archives & Special Collections, Denison University (Granville, Ohio)
Processing Information:
Processed by: Tricia McEldowney (2024 December); Finding aid written by: Tricia McEldowney (2024 December)
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Pearce (Selina), 1864, 1961
- Folder 2: Talbot (Samson) regarding Reverend Stovel, 1868 December 28
- Folder 3: Ewart family member photographs, circa 1870s
- Folder 4: Ewart (Edward Gear), 1885
- Folder 5: Ewart (Elizabeth Sage) (photocopy), after 1892, 2024
- Folder 6: Ewart (Thomas West), 1908
- Folder 7: Ewart (Frank Carman), 1917-1942
- Folder 8-9: Chronicles of the Ewarts 1740-1969 with Related Families, 1969
- Folder 10: Supplement to Chronicles of the Ewarts 1740-1969 with Related Families, 1971
- Folder 11: "A partial listing of my ancestors and relatives who have attending Denison at one time", 1979
