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Elspeth Bragdon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1158

Scope and Contents

The Elspeth Bragdon Collection contains an uncorrected proof for the book There is a Tide.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1964

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Elspeth Bragdon was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1897. She received her BA at Smith College in 1920. She taught briefly in the public schools and then held positions in advertising in Boston department stores. She taught poetry and writing courses with the University of Massachusetts Extension 1935-1939. She also was the author of several children's books.

Biographical Source:

"Elspeth (MacDuffie) Bragdon (1897-)." Something About the Author. Vol.6. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1971.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a proof for a book by Elspeth Bragdon.

Title
Elspeth Bragdon Collection, circa 1964
Status
Completed
Author
Nancy Larsen
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • January 2018: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library