Hazel Erma Poole Sherman was born on June 3, 1884, the daughter of George W. and Addie Emeline Poole. On October 22, 1913, she married Edward Albert Sherman (1879-1934) of Newport, Rhode Island. The couple lived in Newport and had two children: Edward Albert (1915-2006) and Albert Keene (1918-2006). Mrs. Sherman died in Newport at an unknown date.
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Mrs. Edward A. Sherman, Sr., collection of autographs, RLC.Ms.554, Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
This collection consists of autographs on calling cards or small slips of paper from various United States and Rhode Island politicians, merchants, and servicemen from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Letters are also found in this collection, but were most likely collected because of the signature on the letter rather than its content. Letters from the 1930 were typically addressed to Mrs. Sherman’s husband, Edward A. Sherman, who worked at the Newport Trust Company. Of particular interest is the letter dated May 25, 1918, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) in his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
This collection is arranged by alphabetical order by the last name of signer of the document.
Gift of Mrs. Edward A. (Hazel Erma Poole) Sherman
Prior to processing in 2014, this collection was found in the Steel Cabinet Collection: Drawer 7, Folder 10.