Jennie Benson Scrapbook
Collection — Box: I
Identifier: SC-128
Scope and Contents
This small book, embossed in gold lettering depicting the word "Autographs," is Jennie Benson's 1882 collection of reminiscenses from her Wheaton College classmates. Each page presents a poem, warm sentiment or simply the name of friends who signed it. The handwriting, scripted in various colors of ink, demonstrates the straight, elegant, deliberate cursive of the day. A typical inscription reads, "Dear Jennie, Be assured that you will never be forgotten by your room-mate of 1872. Ella Norwood, Harford, NY."
Dates
- Created: 1872-1878
- Other: Majority of material found in 1872-1878
Creator
- Benson, Jennie (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no specific restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Duplication may be restricted if copying could cause damage to items.
Extent
1.00 scrapbook
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.
Method of Acquisition
Gift
Creator
- Benson, Jennie (Person)
- Title
- Jennie Benson Scrapbook
- Author
- Special Collections, Buswell Library Staff
- Date
- 00/00/2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Buswell Library Special Collections Repository