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Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)--Students

 Organization

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Dwight St. John Bobb (1876-1946) and Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/113
Abstract

Dwight St. John Bobb was born on July 19, 1876 in Dakota, Illinois, the son of Daniel Bobb, a physician, and his wife Arminda St. John. The Dwight St. John Bobb and Family Collection fills four boxes and contains material spanning the years 1865 to 2012. The collection is divided into two subsections, Biographical Materials and Photographs and Correspondence.

Dates: 1864 - 2012

C. M. Clay Buntain (1876-1927) Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/71
Abstract

The C. M. Clay Buntain Scrapbook documents Buntain's activities at Northwestern between 1894 and 1902. It includes newspaper clippings (from Chicago newspapers such as the Tribune and Herald as well as from student publications), programs, and announcements, arranged in rough chronological order. A few items from the 1890s were added at the end of the scrapbook.

Dates: 1894-1902

Edith W. Cooke (1888-1975) Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/81
Abstract The Edith W. Cooke scrapbook spans the years 1907 through 1913 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1910 through 1911. It offers a glimpse into the social life of a young woman on campus during those years, and especially highlights the activities of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. The materials include invitations, dance cards, party favors and name tags from many social events on campus, including those held by the sorority. The scrapbook also contains several pages of calling...
Dates: 1907-1913

Dance Cards

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 31/6/52
Abstract

This collection consists of dance cards from events spanning the years 1903 - 1935. The majority of dance sponsors were fraternities and sororities. However, there are also dance cards from Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Prom in addition.

Dates: 1903-1935, 1944-1949

Records of the Dean of Special Events, Joe W. Miller (1906-1979)

 Collection
Identifier: 52/2
Abstract

This series is comprised of the General Files maintained by Joe W. Miller, Dean of Special Events, which span the period from 1943 to 1976, although the bulk of the records emanated from the latter part of 1960's and early 1970's. The records are arranged according to three broad categories: General Subject Files, Schools, Departments and Buildings and Student Activities and Organizations.

Dates: 1929-1976

Ardis Kuhnen Godeman (1929-2017) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/170
Abstract

Ardis Nadine Kuhnen graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree (majoring in art) in 1951. Her papers contain art coursework, and information about student life in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The papers include some material related to her father, Arthur Nicholas Kuhnen.

Dates: 1947-1951, n.d.

Lillian E. Hawley (1887-1970) Scrapbook

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 31/6/69
Abstract The Lillian E. Hawley Scrapbook consists of several loose pages (perhaps removed from a larger scrapbook) that document her years at Northwestern. The pages include ribbons, seals, and invitations, all of which attest to her involvement in various campus organizations and her attendance at events such as performances and dinners. Hawley also saved the receipts for her tuition payments to Northwestern; her room and board payments for Pearsons Hall; and her class dues and her dues to the...
Dates: 1909-1912

Paul Jacob Luker (1889-1970) Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/58
Abstract

The materials in the Paul Jacob Luker scrapbook date between 1909 and 1916 and document his social and academic life at Northwestern University and the University of Michigan. Included are many newspaper clippings, photographs, dance cards, printed materials, and other memorabilia.

Dates: 1909-1916

Patricia Murphey (1921-2011) Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/72
Abstract

The Patricia Murphey Scrapbook provides a vivid snapshot of student life during WWII. The scrapbook, documenting Murphey's busy years at Northwestern, holds newspaper clippings, programs and announcements, and photographs.

Dates: 1940-1942

Josie B. Crandon Nash Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/147
Abstract

The Josie B. Crandon Nash Papers consist of correspondence received by Nash (Northwestern University College of Liberal Arts, 1887), between 1888 and 1901, and illuminate the social life of a young college-educated, married woman at the turn of the century.

Dates: 1888 - 1901; Other: Majority of material found within 1891

Myrtle Whitney Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/97
Abstract

The Myrtle Whitney Papers consist of the correspondence and personal papers of Northwestern University student Myrtle Viola Whitney. The collection depicts the life of a female Northwestern student in the 1890s.

Dates: 1890-1892

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