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Florence (Smith) Dickhaut (1887-1972) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/21

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Scope and Contents

The Florence Dickhaut papers are arranged in one half-size box; they span the years between 1905 to 1951, but date primarily from 1905 through 1912. Included are a small amount of general biographical materials; a folder of some of Dickhaut's prose and poetry; two scrapbooks documenting her activities and interests while at Northwestern; and four folders of memorabilia such as invitations; tickets; programs from dances, theatrical events, and debates; and other related materials. The scrapbooks and memorabilia offer a view of Northwestern campus life during the early years of the twentieth century and, in particular, illustrate some of the popular social activities and events during the period 1905-1909.

Dates

  • 1905-1951

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

1.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Florence Dickhaut papers are arranged in one half-size box; they the years between 1905 to 1951, but date primarily from 1905 through 1912. Included are a small amount of general biographical materials; a folder of some of Dickhaut's prose and poetry; two scrapbooks documenting her activities and interests while at Northwestern; and four folders of memorabilia such as invitations; tickets; programs from dances, theatrical events, and debates; and other related materials.

Method of Acquisition

The papers of Florence Smith Dickhaut were donated to the University Archives by Mrs. Robert Kimbel in June, 1978 (Acc. #78-21).

Separated Materials

Dickhaut's 1909 B.A. diploma from Northwestern and her 1923 M.A. diploma from the University of Chicago have been separated to the University Archives' diploma collection. About twenty photographs have been added to the Archives' photograph collection. Many general items such as Northwestern publications and materials relating to the class of 1909 have been added to the Archives' general reference files.

Separation Record

To map drawer in room 110:

1 Diploma from Northwestern University, 1909.

1 Diploma from University of Chicago, M.A., 1923.

To the University Archives Photographic Collection:

2 Oversize photographs: Class of 1909; Men's Glee Club, 1909.

2 Photographs: Florence Lillian (SMITH) Dickhaut and Edith Orilla Knox ('09).

3 Photographs: Calethia Literary Society.

1 Photograph: Harold C. Goddard, Assistant Professor of English

8 Unidentified individuals, Class of 1909(?).

4 Unidentified groups of Class of 1909(?).

1 Junior Play Cast of the Class of 1909.

1, Post Card: Old College, c. 1909.

1 Photograph: Evanston, view of Centennial Park with Northwestern campus in background.

Miscellaneous items such as programs and other memorabilia were added to the General University Collection especially to the CLASS OF 1909 files.

Separated June 1978 by Elisabeth Wittman

Processing Information

Margaret Faverty and Linda Wolf; February, 1986.

Title
Guide to the Florence (Smith) Dickhaut (1887-1972) Papers
Author
Margaret Faverty and Linda Wolf
Date
01/02/1986
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635