Louise Watrous scrapbook, 1915 - 1919, Date acquired: 07/28/1992
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Watrous, Louise
- Abstract:
- Scrapbook documenting four years of a young woman's life while enrolled in Martha Washington Seminary in Washington, D.C.
- Extent:
- 1.08 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes Scrapbook
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Louise Watrous Scrapbook, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
A scrapbook or memory book kept by a Tampa woman while attending school at Martha Washington Seminary in Washington, D.C., 1915 - 1919. Includes autographs of fellow students, notes on college life, play programs, party favors, dance programs, printed ephemera and a variety of other materials relating to the school and social life.
Little of the material relates to Florida; the bulk relates to Virginia, District of Columbia, New York, and other areas in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast.
- Physical location:
- This item is located on range 72, section 4, shelf 6.
- Physical description:
- Object is in fair condition. The book is falling apart and many pages have seperated from the binding. Most ephemera and photos are still intact.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Students
Scrapbooks
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Louise Watrous Scrapbook, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
