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Elizabeth Yarnall Maguire scrapbook

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: 9LS-18-SCP-15

Scope and Contents

The Elizabeth Yarnall Maguire scrapbook contains the one volume scrapbook of Elizabeth Maguire, Bryn Mawr class of 1913. The scrapbook consists of materials from 1908-1913 and mostly contains Bryn Mawr memorabilia. It offers a valuable view into the social life and traditions of Bryn Mawr students during the early 20th century.

The scrapbook consists of one volume, the materials within which have been organized by student year. The scrapbook contains notes from friends, small memorabilia from plays, dinner, and large campus events, and professional photographs. There are also clippings from the College News, including a few articles on the changing nature of Rush/Parade Night. The scrapbook has a comprehensive collection of mostly hand-drawn name/toast cards from student dinners. Though each entry often has detailed notes accompanying it, the handwriting can be difficult to read sometimes. The scrapbook also has a great deal of May Day material.

This scrapbook is well-organized and contains a representative assortment of Bryn Mawr memorabilia. This scrapbook sheds light on not only the standard social practices for young women of the day, but also the complex and mutable Bryn Mawr-specific events and traditions. For those interested in Elizabeth Maguire, a member of prominent Yarnall and Maguire families, Maguire’s family papers are also housed in the Archives.

Dates

  • 1908 - 1913

Creator

Limitations on Accessing the Collection

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Rights Information

Standard Federal Copyright Restrictions Apply (U.S. Title 17)

Copyright and Rights Information

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17)

Biographical / Historical

Elizabeth "Elsie" Yarnall Maguire was born in 1891, the only daughter of J. Abbott Maguire and Mary Yarnall Maguire. After graduating from the Agnes Irwin School, she attended Bryn Mawr College, where she graduated in 1913 with degrees in History, Economics, and Politics. Maguire travelled extensively and was an active volunteer. She worked for many years as a volunteer for the Alumnae Association, and she also served as Chairman fo the Scholarships and Loan Fund Committee. In 1936, she returned to Bryn Mawr to audit Classical Archaeology. She passed away in 1980.

Extent

1 Volumes

Language

English

Overview

Elizabeth Yarnall Maguire attended Bryn Mawr with the class of 1913, majoring in History, Economics, and Politics. Her one-volume scrapbook consists of materials from 1908-1913 and mostly contains Bryn Mawr memorabilia. It offers a valuable view into the social life and traditions of Bryn Mawr students during the early 20th century.

Related Materials

A collection of Maguire's papers is also housed in Bryn Mawr's collections.

Related Materials

A digitized version of a photo album of Maguire's can be found on Triptych.

Contents: Sketch of students taking an exam, lantern nights, other sketches; Professional photos of campus buildings 1908; Admission materials 1908; Large collection of hand-written notes from friends 1908-1912; Bryn Mawr class advising materials/schedules 1909; Various tests/exams 1909—1913; College News articles on plays; poems 1909-1913; Poster & memorabilia from Banner Presentation 1909; Bryn Mawr College class play programs & musical performance (Glee Club; choir) programs1909-1913; Small photograph of 1910 basketball team; small candid of students 1910; May Day 1910 newspaper clippings and memorabilia; 8 professional photographs; Newspaper clippings: 1910 Commencement; BMC 25th Anniversary program; newspaper clippings 1910; Banner Presentation programs 1910—1912; Various bills/letters regarding “class paper” – stationary, which Elizabeth Maguire served on the committee for 1910; Dance cards/calling cards 1909-1912; Portrait pictures of students (on cardboard backing) 1910; Class meal toast/name cards (hand-drawn) 1909-1913; Professional panorama photograph of Sophomore Play 1911; Ribbon for “Taft”; various political meeting; women suffrage poster 1912; Large professional photograph from “If I Were King” play; 4 large professional (good quality) photographs from unidentified play, 1912; Small portrait photographs of BMC students (4); Newspaper clippings: BMC commencement 1912; Newspaper clipping: Women’s tennis tournament in Philadelphia 1912; Newspaper clippings: May Day 1913; May Day 1914; May Day 1914 program; Large (very good condition) photograph of Class of 1913; 4 professional photographs from unidentified play
Title
Elizabeth Yarnall Maguire scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Cassidy Gruber Baruth
Date
November 19, 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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