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Elsie Dow Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-084

Scope and Contents

The Dow papers are organized into five series (Biographical, Correspondence, Manuscripts, Publish Material and Secondary). The bulk of the collection relates to Dow’s teaching and speaking career and includes notebooks, speeches and class notes. Another portion of some significance is genealogical files located with the biographical series. The collection contains several folders of correspondence in various series.

Dates

  • Created: 1827-1944

Creator

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

0.58 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 date and circumstances of the donation of the collection is uncertain, though some records would indicate that the collection was received in 1965 from Professor Marian Downey.

Other Descriptive Information

The Elsie Storrs Dow papers document her teaching and speaking career, as well as her interest in her family'

Title
Elsie Dow 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

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