Adeline Eliza Collins Papers
Scope and Contents
The Addie Eliza Collins Papers is composed of biographical information about her principalship at Wheaton College, correspondence with Collins' decendants, college manuscripts and family photographs. The bulk of the collection centers around a dozen hand-written college papers in delicate script and family photographs from 1870-1900 including her mother, children and grandchildren.
Dates
- Created: 1861-1972
- Other: Majority of material found in 1861-1910
- Other: Date acquired: 2008
Creator
- Collins, Adeline Eliza, 1841- (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 box
0.21 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.
Source of Acquisition
The Adeline Eliza Collins Papers were received by the Wheaton College Special Collections in 2008.
Method of Acquisition
Gift
Creator
- Collins, Adeline Eliza, 1841- (Person)
- Title
- Adeline Eliza Collins Papers
- 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 Special Collections Repository