Photograph of diploma, Catherine E. Brewer, 1840, Date acquired: 02/23/1965
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1.00 items
- 0.00 Linear Feet 0 linear feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Photograph of diploma, Catherine E. Brewer, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida.bhttps://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/MSS-0-30
Background
- Scope and content:
Photograph. This collection consists of a photograph of a diploma awarded to Miss Catherine E. Brewer, Georgia Female College, July 16, 1840. It is said to be: "the first Diploma ever awarded to a women in the world. Awarded to Miss Catherine E. Brewer, now Mrs. Catherine E. Benson, Macon, GA, mother of the present (1919) ranking admiral of the United States Navy."
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Dr. Margie Burks
- Processing information:
Processed February 23, 1965.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
This collection is in an offsite storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.
- Terms of access:
All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
Photograph of diploma, Catherine E. Brewer, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida.bhttps://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/MSS-0-30
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
