Wilhelmina Aveling Papers
Scope and Contents
The Wilhelmina M. Aveling Papers contains material relating to the 1928 Wheaton College alumna and long-time YMCA Secretary. College-related memorabilia includes photographs, wedding programs, class notes, and report cards. Memorabilia from her travels includes a pressed-flower book highlighting a trip to Europe, photos from a trip to the American West, and postcards. A typewritten manuscript called Agricola or Rural Righteousness is also included. Other items in the collection, comprising photos, Wheaton College report cards, an 1893 commencement address, and a wallet owned by Maria E. Blanchard, belong to Wilhelmina's mother, Julia Cook Aveling.
Dates
- Created: 1893-2010
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Duplication may be restricted if copying could cause damage to items.
Extent
2 boxes
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.
Source of Acquisition
Gift
Method of Acquisition
The source of the collection is presently unknown, but likely received from a member of the Blanchard family.
Other Descriptive Information
The papers of Wilhelmina M. Aveling focus primarily on her family life and student years at Wheaton College.
- Title
- Wilhelmina Aveling Papers
- Author
- Buswell Library Special Collections Staff
- Date
- 05/01/2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Roman Script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository