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Sara Frances Bragdon (1886-1957) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/22

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Scope and Contents

The papers of Sara Frances Bragdon are contained in one half-size box and date between 1898 and 1964. Included are biographical materials relating largely to Bragdon's study at Northwestern University and an elocution journal, 1898-1912, consisting of both handwritten and typescript copies of poetry and prose works by American and English authors.

Dates

  • 1898-1964

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

Additional Description

Abstract

Sara Frances Bragdon graduated from Northwestern University, Phi Beta Kappa, with a bachelor of arts degree in 1908. Bragdon's chief academic interests centered on classical, French, and English Literature. Her papers are contained in one half-size box and date between 1898 and 1964. Included are biographical materials relating largely to Bragdon's study at Northwestern University and an elocution journal, 1898-1912, consisting of both handwritten and typescript copies of poetry and prose works by American and English authors.

Method of Acquisition

The Sara Frances Bragdon papers were donated to the University Archives by School of Speech Dean Roy Wood on October 18, 1978 (#78-107).

Processing Information

Margaret Faverty and Linda Wolf; February, 1986.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Sara Frances Bragdon (1886-1957) 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

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

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