Edith M. Kenyon Papers, 1908-1911
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Scope and Contents
The Edith M. Kenyon Papers include materials related to her family and time at Northwestern.
Items in the collection include a postcard image of Kenyon in the audience of William Jennings Bryan’s speech at Northwestern, a letter from a family member reporting on her receival of a scholarship, and scrapbook pages featuring graduation photos and personal photos of family and friends.
Dates
- 1908 - 1911
Creator
- Kenyon, Edith M., 1888-1976 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Edith Sarah Moody Kenyon (1888-1976) was a student at Northwestern University in the early 20th Century. She graduated in 1911 with a Bachelor of Arts. While a student at Northwestern, Kenyon was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Extent
1 box (0.2 linear feet (1 AB))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Edith Sarah Moody Kenyon was a student at Northwestern University in the early 20th Century. She graduated in 1911 with a Bachelor of Arts. While a student at Northwestern, Kenyon was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. The Edith M. Kenyon Papers contain photos and memorabilia from her life, including her time at Northwestern. This collection is one box of materials that span from 1908 to 1911.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by item type.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Edith M. Kenyon Papers were received from Marjorie Kenyon-Cler on behalf of Barbara Kenyon in two separate accessions: Accession #08-14-31 (February 19, 2008) and Accession #13-228 (November 26, 2013).
Separated Materials
Edith M. Kenyon’s diploma was separated into the Diplomas and Certificates Collection (Series #76/11/2).
- Title
- Guide to the Edith M. Kenyon Papers
- Author
- Rachel McGough
- Date
- August 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu