Description: Ervin, Mudge, and Roberts families papers

Ervin, Mudge, and Roberts families papers

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Collection:	Ervin, Mudge, and Roberts Families Papers
Collection Number:	4451
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Ervin, Miriam Williams Roberts > 1888-1989. Ervin, Spencer > 1856-1897. Ervin, Spencer > 1886-1967. Mudge, Simon. Roberts, George B. Diaries > 19th century. Diaries > 20th century. Episcopal Church. Family life > Personal correspondence > 19th century. Genealogical correspondence. Pennsylvania > Genealogy.
Online Access:	Link to finding aid

Physical Description:	8.9 Linear feet ; 18 boxes, 14 volumes, 1 flat file
Summary:	This collection is organized into series by family branch, with each series sorted by family member. The final series contains genealogical files and papers from descendants. Series 1, Ervin family (1876-1969, undated), contains the papers ofDavid B. Ervin (unknown-1910),Spencer Ervin Sr. (1856-1897),Spencer Ervin Jr. (1886-1967), and a few miscellaneous items belonging to the Ervin family. David B. Ervin is represented only by a copy of an 1895 letter. His son, Spencer Ervin Sr., is represented by correspondence, mementos, wills, obituaries, a typescript biography (Box 1 folder 11), and a folder of research by Spencer Ervin Jr. The bulk of the series is comprised of the papers of Spencer Ervin Jr., which include over three boxes of correspondence (Boxes 1-5), many diaries and pocket diaries (Volumes 1-2, Box 5 folders 3-4, Box 6), writings and documents related to his published works, copies of some of his published works, a few vital records, a small number of photographs, some miscellaneous papers, articles, and clippings. Series 2, Mudge family (1840-1912, undated), contains the papers ofKatharine Mudge (1845-1887), wife of Spencer Ervin Sr.; Katharine’s parents,Mary Albright (1803-1876) andSimon Mudge (1799-1874); and Katharine’s sister,Mary Augusta Mudge (1840-1882). Mary Albright Mudge is represented by a single letter from 1851. Simon Mudge’s papers include a confirmation certificate, real estate records, a volume of tax records (Volume 13), will and estate papers, and research by Spencer Ervin Jr. Katharine Mudge’s papers include correspondence, two account and notebooks (Box 14 folder 3, Volume 14), her will and other documents related to her death, and research by her son, Spencer Ervin Jr. Additionally, there is an unidentified silhouette “cut by Martha Ann Honeywell, without hands” (Box 15 folder 5), some poems, locks of hair, and an unidentified account book (Box 15 folder 8). Series 3, Roberts family (1904-1989, undated), contains the papers of Spencer Ervin Jr.’s second wife,Miriam W. Roberts (1888-1989); her father,George Brooke Roberts (1833-1897); her uncle,Algernon Roberts (1828-1868); and her mother,Miriam P. Williams (1846-1913). Algernon Roberts is represented only by a memorial resolution. There are copies of three of George B. Roberts’ diaries (Box 15) and a copy of his marriage certificate. Miriam P. Williams is represented by letters to her daughter, Miriam W. Roberts, and a copy of a letter to her daughters regarding her will. Miriam W. Roberts’ papers include copies of correspondence and travel diaries (Box 16) from before her marriage to Spencer Ervin Jr., some later correspondence, and estate papers. Series 4, Other family and genealogical records (1826-2021, undated), contains primarily Spencer Ervin Jr.’s genealogical research notes and correspondence related to the Albright, Desher, Ervin, Mudge, and Roberts families. There are also a few miscellaneous papers of collateral family members and descendants. Spencer Ervin Jr. (1886-1967) of Bala Cynwyd was a lawyer, author, and Anglican Church historian. During his lifetime, he served as a deputy to the General Convention from the Diocese of Pennsylvania, secretary of the Standing Liturgical Commission, and secretary of the Historical Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He also authored three books on legal subjects, and several articles and a series of books on Anglican polity and history. Ervin married twice, the second time to Miriam W. Roberts (1888-1989), who was the daughter of George Brooke Roberts (1883-1897), president of the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1890 to 1906. This collection is comprised of family history files on the Ervin and related Mudge, Roberts, Desher, and Albright families; late 19th and early 20th century journals and travel diaries of George B. Roberts and Miriam W. Roberts; family correspondence, copies of Spencer Ervin's various published works; clippings; and scattered vital records (copies and originals).

Physical Description:

8.9 Linear feet ; 18 boxes, 14 volumes, 1 flat file

Summary:

This collection is organized into series by family branch, with each series sorted by family member. The final series contains genealogical files and papers from descendants. Series 1, Ervin family (1876-1969, undated), contains the papers ofDavid B. Ervin (unknown-1910),Spencer Ervin Sr. (1856-1897),Spencer Ervin Jr. (1886-1967), and a few miscellaneous items belonging to the Ervin family. David B. Ervin is represented only by a copy of an 1895 letter. His son, Spencer Ervin Sr., is represented by correspondence, mementos, wills, obituaries, a typescript biography (Box 1 folder 11), and a folder of research by Spencer Ervin Jr. The bulk of the series is comprised of the papers of Spencer Ervin Jr., which include over three boxes of correspondence (Boxes 1-5), many diaries and pocket diaries (Volumes 1-2, Box 5 folders 3-4, Box 6), writings and documents related to his published works, copies of some of his published works, a few vital records, a small number of photographs, some miscellaneous papers, articles, and clippings. Series 2, Mudge family (1840-1912, undated), contains the papers ofKatharine Mudge (1845-1887), wife of Spencer Ervin Sr.; Katharine’s parents,Mary Albright (1803-1876) andSimon Mudge (1799-1874); and Katharine’s sister,Mary Augusta Mudge (1840-1882). Mary Albright Mudge is represented by a single letter from 1851. Simon Mudge’s papers include a confirmation certificate, real estate records, a volume of tax records (Volume 13), will and estate papers, and research by Spencer Ervin Jr. Katharine Mudge’s papers include correspondence, two account and notebooks (Box 14 folder 3, Volume 14), her will and other documents related to her death, and research by her son, Spencer Ervin Jr. Additionally, there is an unidentified silhouette “cut by Martha Ann Honeywell, without hands” (Box 15 folder 5), some poems, locks of hair, and an unidentified account book (Box 15 folder 8). Series 3, Roberts family (1904-1989, undated), contains the papers of Spencer Ervin Jr.’s second wife,Miriam W. Roberts (1888-1989); her father,George Brooke Roberts (1833-1897); her uncle,Algernon Roberts (1828-1868); and her mother,Miriam P. Williams (1846-1913). Algernon Roberts is represented only by a memorial resolution. There are copies of three of George B. Roberts’ diaries (Box 15) and a copy of his marriage certificate. Miriam P. Williams is represented by letters to her daughter, Miriam W. Roberts, and a copy of a letter to her daughters regarding her will. Miriam W. Roberts’ papers include copies of correspondence and travel diaries (Box 16) from before her marriage to Spencer Ervin Jr., some later correspondence, and estate papers. Series 4, Other family and genealogical records (1826-2021, undated), contains primarily Spencer Ervin Jr.’s genealogical research notes and correspondence related to the Albright, Desher, Ervin, Mudge, and Roberts families. There are also a few miscellaneous papers of collateral family members and descendants.
Spencer Ervin Jr. (1886-1967) of Bala Cynwyd was a lawyer, author, and Anglican Church historian. During his lifetime, he served as a deputy to the General Convention from the Diocese of Pennsylvania, secretary of the Standing Liturgical Commission, and secretary of the Historical Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He also authored three books on legal subjects, and several articles and a series of books on Anglican polity and history. Ervin married twice, the second time to Miriam W. Roberts (1888-1989), who was the daughter of George Brooke Roberts (1883-1897), president of the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1890 to 1906. This collection is comprised of family history files on the Ervin and related Mudge, Roberts, Desher, and Albright families; late 19th and early 20th century journals and travel diaries of George B. Roberts and Miriam W. Roberts; family correspondence, copies of Spencer Ervin's various published works; clippings; and scattered vital records (copies and originals).

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