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Jean and Arthur Ames Scrapbook Collection
Collection
Identifier: D19xx.2
Abstract
The Jean and Arthur Ames Scrapbook Collection contains examples of paintings, enamel panels, tapestry designs, murals and drawings created by Jean and Arthur Ames. The original title of the scrapbooks was “Art in Collaboration - Ceramic Tile Decoration, Enamel, Mosaic, Tapestry, Painting, Drawing.” The collection covers the years 1929-1980 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1934 to 1939 and 1967 to 1974.
Dates:
1929-1980; Majority of material found in 1934-1939, 1967-1974
Found in:
02 - Ella Strong Denison Library
Suzanne Macpherson Papers
Collection
Identifier: D-Mss-0029
Abstract
The Suzanne Macpherson Papers include correspondence, photographs, periodicals, journals, notebooks, manuscripts, and artifacts documenting Macpherson's experience as an American Red Cross Clubmobile girl during World War II from 1941-1945, and her subsequent travels and career as an author.
Dates:
1915-1975 and undated
Found in:
02 - Ella Strong Denison Library
Marianne Moore Papers
Collection
Identifier: D-Mss-2021.4
Abstract
The Marianne Moore (1887-1972) papers include photos, correspondence, articles, writings, and interviews related to the life and work of the American poet. Her cousin, Mary Louise Schneeberger, had a daughter named Paula who attended Scripps and graduated in 1956. That same year, Moore visited the campus in October. She maintained a close friendship with Denison Librarian Dorothy Drake, and the two wrote to each other extensively during the 1950s and 1960s. Box 1 of the collection was...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1925-1983, and undated
Found in:
02 - Ella Strong Denison Library