Guide to the Edith Francis Elkar Collection
Scope and Content
Manuscripts by Edith Francis Elkar and Helen Coleman Worley about their work at Red Cross recreation huts in France during World War I, and transcripts of two letters between the women.
Dates
- 1918-1919
Creator
- Elkar, Edith Frances, 1874-1953 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Biographical Note
Frances Edith Francis was born January 25, 1890 in Laramie, Wyoming, to an English father and Scotish mother. The family operated a ranch near Hecla.
In 1917, Edith applied to the Red Cross for work in the welfare service overseas. Her application was declined. Following her sweetheart's death in Belgium in November 1917, she redoubled her efforts and applied again, this time asking Senator F.E. Warren for assistance. She was accepted in October 1918 and sent to France, where she worked in Red Cross recreation huts. During a portion of that time, Helen Coleman Worley serived as her assistant. They remained close.
Following the war, Edith returned to Wyoming. In 1923, she married Danish immigrant Nels Elkar and continued to ranch in the Happy Jack area of Southeast Wyoming. Edith died on April 3, 1932 and is buried in Cheyenne.
Extent
1 file folder
Abstract
Manuscripts by Edith Francis Eklar and Helen Coleman Worley about their work at Red Cross recreation huts in France during World War I.
Arrangement
Organized by record type. See container list for more information. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Received as a gift from Nels Elkar in 1932.
Existence and Location of Originals
Original records available at the Wyoming State Archives unless otherwise noted in the container list.
Alternate Formats Available
Selected records may be available on microfilm or digital. See container list for more information.
Separated Material
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Processing Information
Finding aid prepared in 2020 by Suzi Taylor.
Creator
- Elkar, Edith Frances, 1874-1953 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Edith Francis Elkar Collection, 1918-1919
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- © 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov