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Austin Wright, Jr. letter

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-120

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one letter written by Austin Wright, Jr. to his mother. Wright tells his mother about the weather at Haverford, a pair of pants he has worn through, and the status of his half-year marks, among other remarks about his first year at Haverford. The collection also contains the envelope addressed to his mother in Bedford, PA.

Dates

  • 1922 February 11

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Austin Wright, Jr. entered Haverford in 1921 and graduated in 1925. He was born May 20, 1904, and lived in Bedford, Pennsylvania. He became a professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Victorian literature. He died in 1979.

Extent

.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language

English

Overview

This collection contains one letter written by Austin Wright, Jr. to his mother.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Processing Information

Processed by Maia Schwallie, completed April 2023.

Title
Austin Wright, Jr. letter
Status
Completed
Author
Maia Schwallie
Date
April, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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