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Louise Congdon (Balmer) scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-9LS-17

Scope and Contents

The Louise Congdon scrapbook houses the scrapbook of Louise Congdon (Balmer), class of 1908. The scrapbook covers the years 1904-1908, and contains characteristic Bryn Mawr memorabilia: programs, invitations, BMC-related clippings, some SGA-related materials, etc.

The scrapbook consists of one volume. It contains a wide variety of material related to Bryn Mawr, including 2 pages of newspaper photos from 1910 covering President Taft’s at Bryn Mawr’s Commencement; hand-drawn class play programs from 1904-1906; calling cards and place cards; a newspaper article about William Standen, the “Lantern Man”, who escorted girl to and from the train station; a handwritten song about going to the Presidential Inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt, 1905; the 1905 SGA Constitution and SGA resolutions; SGA decisions of the executive board, 1903; the May Day program, ticket, play programs, newspaper photos and clippings, 1906; commencement program from June 1906; a hand-drawn card with poem about being Treasurer of Self-Government; and hand-drawn valentines, with one that says “A Glance into the Future,” rejecting different types of men.

The scrapbook contains very little material that is not either contained in other scrapbooks or existing in more accessible form elsewhere in the Archives. However, the material within the volume has been carefully presented and preserved.

Dates

  • Creation: 1904 - 1908

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

Louise Congdon spent her freshman year at Northwestern University, and graduated from Bryn Mawr wtih majors in both French and Latin. She later moved to La Jolla, California, and in 1926 founded what is now La Jolla County Day School. Her obituary stated: "During her long, honored career as an educator, Balmer remained active in many organizations and projects. She was a Board member of the Chamber of Commerce, La Jolla Arts center and La Jolla Community Theater..." Her daughter, Louise Balmer, graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1933. Louise Congdon died in 1968.

Extent

1 volumes (1 scrapbook)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Louise Congdon spent her freshman year at Northwestern University, and graduated from Bryn Mawr wtih mahors in both French and Latin. She later moved to La Jolla, California, and in 1926 founded what is now La Jolla County Day School. The Louise Congdon scrapbook houses the Congdon's college scrapbook. The scrapbook covers the years 1904-1908, and contains characteristic Bryn Mawr memorabilia: programs, invitations, BMC-related clippings, some SGA-related materials, etc.

Contents: Public Ledger, June 12, 1910 – 2 pages of newspaper photos covering President Taft at Bryn Mawr Commencement (in front cover); Calling cards and place cards; Class song lyrics (Freshman Rush Song, 1904) (Banner Song 1904); Hand-drawn Bryn Mawr Playbills, Bryn Mawr performances 1904-1906; Play programs from Philadelphia, 1904-1906; Bryn Mawr musical group programs, 1904-1906; Hand-drawn class play programs, 1907 Class performed 1904; 1907 Class performed 1905; 1909 Class performed 1906; 1909 performed, 1906; 1908 Class performed in 1906; Telegrams, wedding invitations, package notification slips; Events at High School: invitation to 1905 Class dance at Hill School, concert, basketball game, play programs, dance cards (with leather case), newspaper clippings, 1905; Room payment receipts, 1904-1907; Ribbons worn at various Bryn Mawr occasions; Hand-written notes from friends and family 1904-1906; Room assignment, 10 Rockefeller, July 1904; Consulting appointments card, Marion Parris, 1904; Newspaper article about “William Standen, official protector for Bryn Mawr Girls,” “Lantern Man” who escorts girls to the from station; Program for “The Japanese Nightingale” at Bryn Mawr, with hand-painted fan; Notice of Henry James lecture at Bryn Mawr, January 1905; Mid-year examination booklet, February 1905; Hand-made valentine, Feb 1905; Hand-written song about going to Presidential inauguration (Theodore Roosevelt), Feb 1905; Clipping listing Supreme Court Justices, 1905; Program for Freshman Show, March 1905; Invitation to Trophy Club, 1905; Newspaper and photos, clippings, small piece of May Pole streamers, May Day 1905; Loose newspaper with advertisements; SGA Constitution, 1905 and SGA resolutions; College examination booklet, French Literature Final, June 1905; SGA decisions of the executive board, Oct 1903; Play script: “When The Students’ Building Is Done” – Class of 1908, performed 1905; Hand-drawn owl card; Letter to Louise Congdon from Van Horn and Son Theatrical Costumers, regarding costumes provided for Bryn Mawr College plays, Nov 1905; Letter to Louise Congdon from the May Day committee, asking her to be on the Costume Committee, Jan 1906; Unidentified snapshot of girl with harp, photos of unidentified Bryn Mawr College play; May Day program , ticket, play programs, newspaper photos and clippings, May Day 1906; Ticket to College Breakfast, Senior Class Dinner, 1906; Commencement Program, June 1906; Hand-drawn card with poem about being Treasurer of Self-Government, 1906; Examination Questions from Sophomore year; Program and photos from “An Industrial Exhibit” in Philadelphia about modern industry, photos of child labor; Invitation to meeting of Conference Committee of Bryn Mawr College; Hand-drawn dance card with owls, place cards, menu; Hand-drawn valentines, one says “A Glance Into the Future,” rejecting different types of men
Title
Louise Congdon (Balmer) scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
?, Cassidy Gruber Baruth
Date
June 16, 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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