Finding aid for the Ruth Hopkins Family Papers


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Hopkins, Ruth Family
Title: Ruth Hopkins Family Papers
Dates: 1871-1961
Extent: 1.00 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Reverend Jeffrey John Hopkins of Norwood Presbyterian Church (Cleveland, Ohio), was one of eight brothers who came to Newburgh, Ohio, in the 1870s. Evan H. Hopkins became dean of the Western Reserve University School of Law. William R. Hopkins was Cleveland city councilman and city manager. Ben F. Hopkins was head of Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company. Arthur Hopkins was a playwright. Dr. George Hopkins organized the Hopkins Clinic of Cleveland. Martin L. Hopkins was associated with Republic Steel Corporation. The collection consists of correspondence to Ruth Hopkins, family histories, clippings and scrapbooks relating to the activities of various family members, possibly compiled by Ruth Hopkins, the daughter of Jeffrey John Hopkins.
MS Number MS 4413
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English