Dorothy Spencer Collins papers, 1907-1977 | Louisiana Research Collection
By Deborah Dixon
Collection Overview
Title: Dorothy Spencer Collins papers, 1907-1977
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
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]
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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