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Edna M. Sale (1882-1978) Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/66

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The series consists of unbound pages from Edna Marie Sale's scrapbook, along with many associated loose items. Of particular value is Sale's notebook relating to coursework in physical culture. Her notes on poise, gesture, breathing, and tone of voice, along with pertinent written exercises, illuminate the School of Oratory curriculum of the early twentieth century. Clippings, a small volume of correspondence, dance cards, the scrapbook pages and photographs reflect family and personal interests dating from the last years of the nineteenth and early years of the twentieth centuries.

Dates

  • 1889-1970, and undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location 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

Edna Marie Sale graduated from Northwestern University (School of Oratory) in 1907. She was an active member of Zeta Phi Eta, the professional communication fraternity. The series consists of unbound pages from Sale's scrapbook, along with many associated loose items. Of particular value is Sale's notebook relating to coursework in physical culture.

Arrangement

The Edna Marie Sale collection is organized as a series of alphabetically-arranged folders.

Method of Acquisition

Virginia Wren Moore, Edna Sale McCoy's niece, donated the scrapbook to the University Archives in April, 1995 (Accession #95-86).

Processing Information

Kevin B. Leonard; December 6, 2005.

Title
Guide to the Edna M. Sale (1882-1978) Scrapbook
Author
Kevin B. Leonard
Date
06/12/2005
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

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