Repository: ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title: M. Stanford Jackson Papers
Creator: Jackson, M. Stanford
Collection Number: DAR.1996.01
Extent: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date: 1873-1916
Date: 1888-1890
Abstract: Upon his father's death in 1889, M. Stanford Jackson took over the daily operations and management of the Idlewood Hotel and Cottages (formerly the Jackson family's Greenwood home). This collection consists of correspondence to M. Stanford Jackson, receipts and one ledger possibly in connection the Idlewood Hotel. Several souvenirs/advertising brochures for the Idlewood, as well as calling cards, birth announcements, daily menu plans and other miscellaneous items are also present.
Language: English .
Author: Janet Begnoche.
Sponsor: This finding aid has been encoded as a part of the Historic Pittsburgh project, a joint effort of the University of Pittsburgh and the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. Funding for this portion of the project has been donated by the Hillman Foundation.
Publisher: ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address: University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Biography

Morange Stanford Jackson, son of William Stanford Jackson (1829-1889) and Katherine A. Morange, was born in 1860. M. Stanford Jackson had two brothers, Shirls (born in 1870) and Chevalier (1865-1958). Upon his father's death on Christmas holiday in 1889, M. Stanford Jackson took over the daily operations and management of the Idlewood Hotel and Cottages (formerly the Jackson family's Greenwood home).

Scope and Content Notes

This collection consists of correspondence to M. Stanford Jackson (mostly from family members), receipts and one ledger possibly in connection the Idlewood Hotel, several souvenirs/advertising brochures for the Idlewood, as well as calling cards, birth announcements, daily menu plans and other miscellaneous items.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Darlington Memorial Library acquired the papers from Carmen D. Valentino on August 9, 1996.

Preferred Citation

M. Stanford Jackson Papers, 1873-1916, DAR.1996.01, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Custodial History

This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.