REFERENCES
Note: Although Camp Eberhart has always enjoyed a rich tradition and history, the lack of documented accounts -- combined with such wonderful story telling throughout the years -- often made it difficult to separate fact from fiction. The original edition of The Making of a Camp contained footnotes at the end of each chapter. With a total of 95 footnotes, it was my goal to make this little booklet the most documented history written about Camp Eberhart.
For the purposes of this web site edition, however, I have omitted the notes. Some of the information contained in the notes has been added to the text, but the reader will have to refer to the original edition to discover the source of particular information. I have listed all the references used in researching this booklet below, in addition to adding other relevant sources that have appeared since 1984. Newspapers:
"To Dedicate Camp July 4," July 2, 1910, p. 2.
"First Campers Used Pony Cart," January 4, 1934.
"Camp Eberhart at Corey Lake Organized 25 Years Ago," November 3, 1934.
Wayne Falda, "Campfire stories endure in lore of old Eberhart," June 3, 1979. This lengthy and illustrated article contains a history of Eberhart's traditions by referencing camp stories as told by Coop.
South Bend News-Times articles: J. Wendell Jollief, "Camp Eberhart Shows Growth During 28 Years Existence," August 15, 1937.
Kathlyn Smallzried, "Camp in Old Days Had its Drawbacks," November 3, 1934.
D.C. "Chet" Grant, "The Life Story of George Cooper," series of seven articles, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 1934. The most comprehensive treatment of Coop's life up to that point.
The Mishawaka Enterprise: "E.G. Eberhart, Vice President of the Mishawaka Woolen MFG. Co., Commits Suicide, On the Grave of His Son, Harris H. Eberhart, Great Shock to the Community, Funeral Saturday Morning at 9:30," August 20, 1915, p. 1.
Woodstock (Illinois) Sentinel: Camp Eberhart Brochures: Writings of Frank H. Cheley: "The Yellow Streak," The Boy's Own Book, Vol. 2 in Father and Son Library, edited by Frank Cheley, New York: The University Society, 1921, pp. 155-173. Later reprinted with the title "The Boy Who Was Yellow", included in Cheley's 1935 book titled Boys Days and Boy Ways, Philadelphia: The Judson Press (this version was set in a camp in Canada instead of Camp Eberhart).
Accounts by the author: Interview with John and Virginia Knevel, EB Historical Review, Fall, 1975.
"South Bend's George A. Cooper authentic hero for all times," Michiana Point of View, The South Bend Tribune, August 24, 1979.
"The Eberhart Tragedies: An Untold Story," The Eberhart Quarterly, Winter, 1979.
"Outline of EB History," The Eberhart Quarterly, Winter, 1979.
"Two Men Responsible for Early Molding of Camp Eberhart," Michiana Point of View, The South Bend Tribune, June 7, 1984.
"Ghost Story or Fact?: The Unraveling of Eberhart's History, Eberhart News, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1993.
"Program Evolution at Camp," Eberhart News, Spring 1993.
"From Canvas to Stone: Place We Call Home," Eberhart News, Fall 1993.
"Girls' Camp," Eberhart News, Spring 1994.
"Frank H. Cheley: Inspirational Leader and Prolific Author," Eberhart News, Issue 1, 1996.
"A Camper's Dream Comes Alive: The Life of Harris Eberhart," Eberhart News, Issue 2, 1996.
On file at the Mishawaka Public Library: Article by Milo G. Kelser in the American Patriot, date unknown, about Harris Eberhart (reprinted in 1915 memorial book honoring Harris' deceased father Everett Guy Eberhart).
History Scrapbook, First United Methodist Church of Mishawaka (on file in Mishawaka Public Library):
"E.G. Eberhart" Aurilla Eberhart, "A History of the Eberhart Family," 1961, p. 10.
Other information: The Massasoit, yearbook from Springfield College, 1916, p. 54.
Poster from Camp Eberhart, 1919.
Jonathan Eatmore, "Camp Eberhart Letter," transcripts of five letters reporting on activities at Camp Eberhart, published in Men of South Bend (edited by Elmer Yelton), June 27, July 4, July 11, July 19 and July 25, 1910. Excerpts were re-printed in the Eberhart Quarterly, Fall 1979.
South Bend Tribune articles:
"Cheley Fitted As Camp Leader, New Boys Work Director Person of Experience," February 17, 1910.
Train Crashes into Auto Car, Harris Eberhart and Richard Flagg Lose Lives in Accident Near Hammond," dateline on story July 24 (1909).
"An Awful Tragedy, Two Young Lives Sacrificed,When Train and Auto Clash: Harris Eberhart and Friend the Victims," July 30, 1909, p.1.
"Todd Boys Victims of Auto Accident," August 5, 1909, p. 1.
1909 (yes, there was a brochure for this year even though Camp was not officially dedicated), 1910,1913, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919
The Three Rivers Kids, Cincinnati: Jennings & Graham, 1914.
Life of George A. Cooper, Sir Williams Press, South Bend, sponsored by the South Bend YMCA, introduction by D.C. "Chet" Grant, 1974.
"The 1912 Church Building"
George A. Cooper, "Stories," taped at Dave's House, July 7, 1967 by the Rasmussen Family.