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Elizabeth Hobart (1891-1980) Scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 31/6/50

Scope and Contents

The Elizabeth Hobart scrapbook dates from the period 1909-1916 and features a variety of materials relating principally to Hobart's social life and academic studies while a student at Northwestern. Included are newspaper clippings, photographs, a small amount of correspondence, printed materials, dance cards, pressed flowers, and other ephemera. Northwestern and area cultural events such as plays, musical performances, oratorical contests, and recitations are well-represented by materials found in the scrapbook.

Dates

  • 1909-1916

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 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Elizabeth Hobart scrapbook dates from the period 1909-1916 and features a variety of materials relating principally to Hobart's social life and academic studies while a student at Northwestern.

Method of Acquisition

Jane Hobart donated the scrapbook to the University Archives on May 4, 1981 (Accession #81-91).

Related Materials

Researchers interested in student life from this period also should consult the Ethel Robinson Papers (Series 31/6/49).

Processing Information

Kevin B. Leonard; May 18, 1998.

Title
Guide to the Elizabeth Hobart (1891-1980) Scrapbook
Author
Kevin B. Leonard
Date
06/05/1999
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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