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 scrapbook
Language of Materials
English
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
- Buswell Library Special Collections Staff
- Date
- 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Roman Script
Repository Details
Part of the Buswell Library Special Collections Repository