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Elizabeth Welbourn (Seccombe) scrapbook

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: BMC-9LS-43

Scope and Contents

The Elizabeth Welbourn (Seccombe) scrapbook houses the one volume scrapbook of Elizabeth Welbourn Seccombe, Bryn Mawr class of 1938. The scrapbook covers Welbourn’s last three years at college, from 1935-1938 and is mostly concerned with social memorabilia.

The scrapbook comprises one volume. The book is in poor condition, and there are a few loose items contained in plastic bags. In addition to the usual Bryn Mawr memorabilia (clippings, pamphlets, etc.), it contains a large number of dance cards and football memorabilia from Haverford College, Princeton University, and others. There are also a great deal of telegrams and Christmas and Valentine’s cards. Items of note in the scrapbook include a joke edition of The College News 1938 (in a bag), comics about Bryn Mawr, and final exams from 1938.

The scrapbook gives a well-rounded view of an undergraduate social life that extended beyond Bryn Mawr College, while still presenting some unique Bryn Mawr memorabilia. It would be of interest to anyone studying Bryn Mawr in the 1930s, especially the social life of students in the 1930s.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935 - 1938

Creator

Limitations on Accessing the Collection

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Rights Information

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

Biographical / Historical

Elizabeth Welbourn was born June 10, 1916 in Tokyo, Japan to missionary parents. She traveled abroad for much of her childhood, living in Japan, the Middle East, and Europe. In the 1930, her family moved to Virginia, and Welbourn studied at St. Catherine’s in Richmond. She attended Bryn Mawr College, graduating in 1938 with a degree in Political Science. After her graduation from Bryn Mawr, she studied at the Peabody Harp Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Playing harp was an integral part of her life: in addition to teaching the instrument, she was the president of the Bay Area Harp Association, and she played in local symphonies and at church. In 1940, Welbourn married Reverend Alfred Seccombe and the couple had four children together. She was involved in the Episcopal Church and numerous volunteer activities. Welbourn passed away March 24, 2006.

Extent

1 Volumes

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Elizabeth Welbourn was a member of the Bryn Mawr class of 1938. After graduation, she studied at the Peabody Harp Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Playing harp was an integral part of her life: in addition to teaching the instrument, she was the president of the Bay Area Harp Association, and she played in local symphonies and at church. In 1940, Welbourn married Reverend Alfred Seccombe and the couple had four children together. She was involved in the Episcopal Church and numerous volunteer activities. This collection contains Welbourn's one volume scrapbook. The scrapbook covers Welbourn’s last three years at college, from 1935-1938 and is mostly concerned with social memorabilia.

Contents: Clippings and memorabilia from vacations 1935; Constitution and Resolutions of the BMC Self-Governance Assoc. booklet, 1935-1936; 1936-1937; Reading lists for English classes 1935-1935; College memorabilia (ticket stubs, programs, dance cards, etc.) from Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Haverford College 1935-1938; “Favorite Authors” pamphlet on Cornelia Meigs; Lyrics and sheet music for Sophomore Lantern Hymn; Telegrams from family & friends 1935 – 1938; Invitations from friends at BMC and other places 1936-1938; BMC 50th Anniversary program 1935; Humorous notes and letters from friends 1935-1937; Christmas cards, valentine’s cards 1935-1937; Comics about Bryn Mawr College [“rugged Individualism & “Jean Harlow”]; “Manifesto of The Veterans of Future Wars” & song lyrics 1935; Various memorabilia from class dinners and dances 1935-1936; May Day 1936 program (large), May Day “Quiet” poster, College News May Day pictures 1936; Haverford College Commencement program 1936; BMC Commencement program, 1936; Review of The Covered Bridge by Cornelia Meigs in The New York Times Book review, 1937; Invitation from the Japanese embassy for a reception 1937; Musical programs and ticket stubs from miscellaneous places 1936-1937; “Bryn Mawr Girls’ Guide Book” 1937-1938; Pamphlet of Marion Park with quote about The New York Times 1937; Student movie card; Foreign Policy Association card 1937; Program/Schedule from, the “1938 Institute of Government” at National Institute of Public Affairs 1938; BMC class play programs 1938; Final exams 1938; Memorabilia from Graduation (lyrics, newspaper clippings, programs) 1938; Haverford College football memorabilia/dance cards 1934-1935; Dance memorabilia from University of Pennsylvania; Princeton, Episcopal High School; BMC course cards 1934-1938; BMC 1938 Song Book; Freshman Lantern Hymn; Joke edition of The College News 1938; Supreme Court, National Archives, Washington DC pamphlets; pamphlets for documentary films in Washington DC 1938; College News clippings 1935; Music & play programs from BMC, Haverford College, Philadelphia; Wedding announcement clippings

Administrative Information

Title
Elizabeth Welbourn (Seccombe) scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Cassidy Gruber Baruth
Date
2017 July 12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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