Myrtle Helen H. Cannon Papers

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1 Published for Drew University Methodist Archives By General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Madison, NJ

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3 cubic feet drew.ms.5607 The purpose of this finding aid is to help you understand the nature of this collection and to assist you in the retrieval of material from this collection. The following pages contain a brief biographical history of the person, or persons, who created or collected these papers, followed by a general description of the collection in the scope and content note. If more detailed information is warranted then series descriptions also appear. The container listing appears last and is the listing of material in each box, or container, of this collection. To request material you need to turn to the container listing section. It is essentially a listing of file folders, or artifact items, in the collection. Each folder, or item, has a call number associated with it. Each folder also lists the inclusive dates of the material in the folder. On the material request form list both the call number and the folder, or item, title. Use a different line for each folder, or item, requested. When your request sheet is complete, or full, bring it to the archivist and the material will be retrieved. Biographical or History Note Helen Myrtle Hawley Mcallum Cannon was born on June 28th, 1888 in New York. She was the second wife of Bishop James Cannon Jr. They had no children together, however the Bishop does have a son named Richard from his first wife. Richard and Helen remain close, and write to each other frequently. Helen resided in Delaware and Virginia for the majority of her life. There are many letters that focus on finances associated between Helen and the Bishop. Helen died on April 21st, Scope and Content Note The Helen Cannon papers contain letters between Helen and others associated with her and her husband, Bishop James Cannon Jr. There are documents on church membership to Immanuel Methodist in Townsend, Delaware, funeral information in regards to Bishop James Cannon, and letters to and from various attorneys and banks. Arrangement Material has been arranged in the following manner. Original File Order Related Material Papers of Bishop John McKendree Springer Records of the Mission Education and Cultivation Program Department of the General Board of Global Ministries Administrative files of United Methodist Communications Bishop Costen Harrell Collection Microfilm Edition of the Mission Biographical Reference Files Access Restrictions There are no restrictions on this collection. Use Access Page 1

4 Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required. Preferred Citation When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder,, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor. Index Terms Subject Terms Bishops Finance Funeral service Marriage Geographic Terms Delaware United States Virginia Genre Terms Clippings Correspondence Deeds Financial records Financial statements Maps Newspapers Wills. Added Names - Persons Cannon, James Page 2

5 Container List Call Number Folder Title Date(s) :1 Bishop James Cannon Jr.'s Estate :2 Bishop James Cannon Jr's Estate :3 Richmond Times Dispatch Clipping :4 Church Membership :5 Financial :6 Hollywood Cemetery Correspondence :7 Bishop James Cannon Jr.'s Estate Disbursement :8 Real Estate :9 Bishop James Cannon Jr.'s Last Will and Testament :10 David Cannon Correspondence :11 Dear Papa Letter :12 Insurance and Mortgage :13 Methodist Manor House :14 Bishop James Cannon Jr Tribute Packet :15 Newby and Newby Correspondence :16 Richard M. Cannon Correspondence :17 Ada Burroughs Correspondence :18 Mr. and Mrs. James Bishop Cannon Jr. Correspondence Page 3