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Letter From Ella Wheeler Wilcox To Elizabeth Coatsworth, June 22, 1917., Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Sincerely Yours, Letters From The Maine Women Writers Collection (Multi-Page Items)

Typed and handwritten letter from Ella Wheeler Wilcox to Elizabeth Coatsworth, dated June 22, 1917, with envelope.

The Orion, Volume 1, Issue 5, The Orion Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The fifth edition of the Anderson College journal of literature, The Orion.

The names of the known editors for this issue of The Orion were Mary Riley, Gertrude Jones, Wilma Ervin, Mary Bowie, Lura King, Emily Sullivan, Sarah Sanders, Janet Bolt, Myrtle Workman, Julia Ledbetter, Marie Nelson, Blanche Dalrymple, Myra Anderson, Catherine Sullivan, J. T. Miller, and Carol L. Sullivan.

The Orion, Volume 1, Issue 4, The Orion Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The fourth edition of the Anderson College journal of literature, The Orion.

The names of the known editors for this issue of The Orion were Mary Riley, Gertrude Jones, Wilma Ervin, Mary Bowie, Lura King, Emily Sullivan, Sarah Sanders, Janet Bolt, Myrtle Workman, Julia Ledbetter, Marie Nelson, Blanche Dalrymple, Myra Anderson, Catherine Sullivan, J. T. Miller, and Carol L. Sullivan.

The Orion, Volume 1, Issue 3, The Orion Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The third edition of the Anderson College journal of literature, The Orion.

The names of the known editors for this issue of The Orion were Mary Riley, Gertrude Jones, Wilma Ervin, Mary Bowie, Lura King, Emily Sullivan, Sarah Sanders, Janet Bolt, Myrtle Workman, Julia Ledbetter, Marie Nelson, Blanche Dalrymple, Myra Anderson, Catherine Sullivan, J. T. Miller, and Carol L. Sullivan.

Marguerite Griffith's Scrapbook 1917-1918, Marguerite Griffith

Scrapbooks

Marguerite, born in 1901 in Huntington, West Virginia, attended Ward Belmont during the 1917-1918 school year. She married Harry D. Witherspoon on September 15, 1920, and they moved to California. They had two children: Merilyn and Sara Patricia Witherspoon. They moved to North Carolina where Harry worked as a manager. Marguerite died in 1954 with her husband Harry followed in 1956.

Scrapbook, Ora Mae Curry

Ora Mae Curry Papers

Ora Mae Curry's scrapbook including notes from fellow students and teachers, descriptions of social events, correspondence, report cards, photographs, newspaper clippings, and programs from school events from 1917-1921.

The Orion, Volume 1, Issue 2, The Orion Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The second edition of the Anderson College journal of literature, The Orion

The names of the known editors for this issue of The Orion were Mary Riley, Gertrude Jones, Wilma Ervin, Mary Bowie, Lura King, Emily Sullivan, Sarah Sanders, Janet Bolt, Myrtle Workman, Julia Ledbetter, Marie Nelson, Blanche Dalrymple, Myra Anderson, Catherine Sullivan, J. T. Miller, and Carol L. Sullivan.

November 15, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, dated to approximately 1916, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about several topics, including her teaching job, attending an exhibition, seeing the Emperor pass on the street, tea services, and describes in detail her accommodations. She says that she is very happy in Japan now that she is more used to the climate.

The Orion, Volume 1, Issue 1, The Orion Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The first edition of the Anderson College journal of literature, The Orion. It would be the beginning framework of what would blossom into Ivy Leaves over the next century.

The names of the known editors for this issue of The Orion were Mary Riley, Gertrude Jones, Wilma Ervin, Mary Bowie, Lura King, Emily Sullivan, Sarah Sanders, Janet Bolt, Myrtle Workman, Julia Ledbetter, Marie Nelson, Blanche Dalrymple, Myra Anderson, Catherine Sullivan, J. T. Miller, and Carol L. Sullivan.

Hattye Mae White Scrapbook 1916-1918, Hattye Mae White

Scrapbooks

Hattye Mae White was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 16, 1897. She attended Ward-Belmont during the 1916-1917 school year. She married Charles Cousins Johnson Jr. on September 7, 1918, and the pair had one son, Captain Charles Cousins III, born August 2, 1919. Captain Cousins would later die during World War II. Hattye Mae White Johnson died on June 23, 1979, in Texas.

Jessie Whitesell Scrapbook - 1916-1951, Jessie Whitesell

Scrapbooks

Jessie Whitesell went to Ward-Belmont during the 1916-1917 school year. While there are a few elements in the book from her time as a student, the scrapbook mostly details the closing of Ward-Belmont as it went through its transformation to Belmont College.

Leaflet, Bulletin Of The National League On Urban Conditions Among Negroes, Vol. Iv No.5

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Summary of the work done during the fiscal year by organizations affiliated with the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes in Richmond Virginia, Savannah Georgia, Augusta Georgia, Atlanta Georgia, Nashville Tennessee, St. Louis Missouri, Louisville Kentucky, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and New York City New York. Date: June 1915

Judith And Emily Jordan's Scrapbook 1915-1918, Judith Jordan, Emily Jordan

Scrapbooks

Judith (1895-1938) and Emily Jordan (1897-1977) were two sisters that attended Ward-Belmont during the 1915-1918 school years. Judith married Rivers McNeill Anderson and had three children: Bettie, Rivers and Judith. She died in 1938. Her sister Emily married James Anderson and the pair did not have any children. Emily died in 1977 while her husband passed a year later in 1978.

Rachel Abernathy's Scrapbook 1915-1916, Rachel Abernathy

Scrapbooks

Rachel Abernathy went to Ward-Belmont during the 1915-1916 school years. She created this scrapbook during her time there.

Myrtle Conyers' Scrapbook 1915-1916, Myrtle Conyers

Scrapbooks

Myrtle Conyers attended Ward-Belmont for two years, 1914-1916.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding fashion design. The notebook includes her sketches of clothing and costumes as well as information regarding beauty, self-image, body types, accessories, hairstyles and children's clothing.

Addie Forman Young's Scrapbook Ii, 1914-1915, Addie Foreman Young

Scrapbooks

Addie Forman Young was born on November 3, 1896, in Morganfield, Kentucky. She attended Ward-Belmont from 1913-1914. She married Thomas Price Lilly on November 12, 1919, and the pair moved to Kentucky where Thomas worked in a variety of positions. They had three children: Robert, Thomas, and Elizabeth. Addie died on June 20, 1973, with Thomas passing on May 31, 1986.

The Blue And The Bronze, Belmont College For Young Women

Miscellaneous

The Blue and the Bronze literary magazine of Belmont College for Young Women.

Promissory Note, Eartha M.M. White - Barnett Nat'l Bank

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Promissory note signed by Eartha M.M. White, 233 Eagle St., stating $115.00 plus interest and fees will be paid to the order of The Barnett National Bank of Jacksonville. Handwritten notations on front. Stamped on front: Received Payment Mar 5, 1913, The Barnett Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida. Stamp on reverse: Feb 27 [1913]. Signature on back: Geo.A. Jefferies. Date: February 3, 1913.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding crocheting and embroidery. Includes samples of work created by Reis and patterns for underwear and sleeves.

Addie Forman Young's Scrapbook I, 1913-1914, Addie Foreman Young

Scrapbooks

Addie Forman Young was born on November 3, 1896, in Morganfield, Kentucky. She attended Ward-Belmont from 1913-1914. She married Thomas Price Lilly on November 12, 1919, and the pair moved to Kentucky where Thomas worked in a variety of positions. They had three children: Robert, Thomas, and Elizabeth. Addie died on June 20, 1973, with Thomas passing on May 31, 1986.

Addie Forman Young's Scrapbook Iii, 1913-1914, Addie Foreman Young

Scrapbooks

Addie Forman Young was born on November 3, 1896, in Morganfield, Kentucky. She attended Ward-Belmont from 1913-1914. She married Thomas Price Lilly on November 12, 1919, and the pair moved to Kentucky where Thomas worked in a variety of positions. They had three children: Robert, Thomas, and Elizabeth. Addie died on June 20, 1973, with Thomas passing on May 31, 1986.

Letter From W.A. Bours To Miss [Eartha] M.M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Letter from W.A. Bours, Secretary, Jacksonville Loan and Insurance Company, Jacksonville, Florida to Miss Eartha M.M. White, Jacksonville, Florida, regarding approval of $600 loan application. Date: May 7, 1912.

Belmont School Of Music Prospectus, Belmont College For Young Women

Miscellaneous

No abstract provided.

Letter From George W. Caldwell To Eartha White, George W. Caldwell

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

No abstract provided.

A Full And Complete History Of The Great Beattie Murder Case, Anonymous

Women in History & the Law

This paperback details the murder of Louise Owen Beattie, who was killed by her husband Henry Clay Beattie. They were married in 1910 and had an infant son in 1911. Around the time of the birth of their son, Henry Beattie reconnected with a former girlfriend. He procured a shotgun, and then on July 18, 1911, invited Louise on a drive. When they returned several hours later, Louise was dead. Beattie claimed that they were attacked by a highwayman, but his story did not stand up to police investigation. His trial was sensational, but Louise herself was mostly ignored, as …

A Book Of Dorcas Dishes: Family Recipes Contributed By The Dorcas Society Of Hollis And Buxton, Kate Douglas Wiggin

To Keep A Home: Advice To Women On The Domestic Arts, 1870-1960 (Multi-Page Items)

Pages 4-9 of A Book of Dorcas Dishes: Family Recipes Contributed by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton. Inlcudes The Praise and Properties of a Good Wife and part of the Introduction.

Ua3/1/2/1 Correspondence - Eastern Kentucky University, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Documents housed in Box 1 Folder 7 of President Henry Cherry’s Correspondence, General File regarding the relationship between WKU and Eastern Kentucky University. This file is comprised entirely of letters, the majority from EKU’s president Ruric Roark.

• Roark, Ruric N. to Henry Cherry 1/25/1907 – congratulations on creation of WKU, questions about curriculum and faculty
• Roark, Ruric N. to Henry Cherry 6/3/1907 – Kentucky Education Association resolution re: diplomas
• Roark, Ruric N. to Henry Cherry 6/7/1907 – appropriations for EKU
• Roark, Ruric N. to Henry Cherry 6/24/1907 – curriculum and faculty
• Roark, Ruric N. to Henry Cherry 7/25/1907 – diplomas …

Promissory Note, Eartha M.M. White - Union Savings Bank

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Promissory note signed by Eartha M. M. White, 853 Pippin St., stating $15.00 plus interest and fees will be paid to the order of the Union Savings Bank. Handwritten notations on front. Stamped on front: May 3, 1910. Signature on reverse: Thomas Baxter. Date: April 7, 1910

Ethel Steven's Scrapbook 1910-1911, Ethel Steven

Scrapbooks

Ethel Steven went to Belmont College for Young Women from 1910 to 1911. She received a certificate of second year completion from Belmont College’s School of Music.