Dorothy Spencer Collins papers, 1907-1977 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Dorothy Spencer Collins papers, 1907-1977Add to your cart.

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 399

Primary Creator: Collins, Dorothy Spencer.

Extent: 10.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection consists of 10 boxes and 1 oversize folder. It is 5 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 04/04/1973. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Collins, Dorothy Spencer., New Orleans (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century., Social stationery -- United States -- 20th century., United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century., Women -- Louisiana -- History -- 20th century., Women -- United States -- History -- 20th century.

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Diaries., Forms (documents), Invitations., Photographs., Poems., Postcards., Recipes., Telegrams., Visiting cards.

Languages: English, French, Spanish;Castilian, Italian, Japanese, German, Russian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Personal and social correspondence of Dorothy Spencer Collins, detailing her life and activities in New Orleans, Maryland, and abroad, consisting of letters, telegrams, invitations, and thank-you notes, particularly centered around matters concerning the Episcopal Church in the Baltimore area and the Asian missions of the Episcopal Church.

Collection also contains 62 volumes of diaries and appointment books from the period 1907-1974, regarding travel, parties, and luncheons attended; as well as photographs, news clippings, and other memorabilia.

Biographical Note

Dorothy Spencer Collins (born Dorothy Selden Spencer) grew up in New Orleans, La., travelled the world, and lived in Maryland as an adult. She married Stephen Roberts Collins in 1945; their son Atwood Collins was born in 1947. Her interests were wide-ranging, and she fostered friendships throughout her life. In New Orleans as a youth, she was at one time Queen of Comus. In Maryland she was involved in the Washington social scene, the Episcopal Church, and the Maryland Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

Subject/Index Terms

Collins, Dorothy Spencer.
New Orleans (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Social stationery -- United States -- 20th century.
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Women -- Louisiana -- History -- 20th century.
Women -- United States -- History -- 20th century.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Accruals: Material added through the 1970s.

Alternate Extent Statement: 5 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Dorothy Spencer Collins.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Dorothy Spencer Collins papers, Manuscripts Collection 399, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 693343304


Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1918 - 1955],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1956 - 1974],
[Box 3: Diaries, 1907, 1908, 1915, 1916, 1918-1925],
[Box 4: Diaries, 1926 - 1932, 1934 - 1935],
[Box 5: Diaries, 1936 - 1946],
[Box 6: Diaries, 1947 - 1960],
[Box 7: Diaries, 1961 - 1974],
[Box 8: Photographs and records, 1914 - 1974],
[Box 9: Clippings, 1918 - 1974],
[Box 10: Printed materials, 1911 - 1977],
[Oversize folder 1: Portraits and printed material, 1946 - 1972 and undated],
[All]

Box 4: Diaries, 1926 - 1932, 1934 - 1935Add to your cart.
Volume 1: Diary, 1926Add to your cart.
Volume 2: Diary, 1927Add to your cart.
Volume 3: Diary, 1928Add to your cart.
Volume 4: Diary, 1929Add to your cart.
Volume 5: Diary, 1930Add to your cart.
Volume 6: Diary, 1931Add to your cart.
Volume 7: Diary, 1932Add to your cart.
Volume 8: Diary, 1934Add to your cart.
Volume 9: Addresses and recipes, 1935Add to your cart.
Volume 10: Diary, 1935Add to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1918 - 1955],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1956 - 1974],
[Box 3: Diaries, 1907, 1908, 1915, 1916, 1918-1925],
[Box 4: Diaries, 1926 - 1932, 1934 - 1935],
[Box 5: Diaries, 1936 - 1946],
[Box 6: Diaries, 1947 - 1960],
[Box 7: Diaries, 1961 - 1974],
[Box 8: Photographs and records, 1914 - 1974],
[Box 9: Clippings, 1918 - 1974],
[Box 10: Printed materials, 1911 - 1977],
[Oversize folder 1: Portraits and printed material, 1946 - 1972 and undated],
[All]


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