Guide to the Alison Murphy Conner Papers,
[ca. 1930]
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Biographical Note
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
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| Creator: | Conner, Alison Murphy, 1914- |
| Title: | Alison Murphy Conner Papers |
| Dates: | [ca. 1930] |
| Quantity: | 1 manuscript (169 pages) |
| Abstract: | Manuscript of Conner's book Every Which Way in Ireland, published in 1930, concerning her experiences in Ireland accompanying her father on a naturalist expedition. |
| Forms of Materials: | Manuscript |
Biographical Note
Alison Barstow Murphy, a 1935 graduate of Vassar, was born in Brooklyn, NY. Her father was a naturalist on the staff of the American Museum of Natural History, and her mother was a member of the Society of Woman Geographers. Alison accompanied her father on many of his expeditions and wrote accounts of their experiences. In 1930, Putnam's published her book, Every Which Way in Ireland, illustrated with photographs taken by Alison and her family. It was part of Putnam's series of books written by and for young people.
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Scope and Content Note
Manuscript of Conner's book Every Which Way in Ireland, published in 1930, concerning her experiences in Ireland accompanying her father on a naturalist expedition. [This collection is MISSING as of August 2008.]
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Access and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.
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Subject Headings
Subjects:
- Natural history -- Ireland
Places:
- Ireland -- Description and travel
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Encoding Information
Encoded by Laura Finkel, August 2008
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Allison Murphy Conner Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Original processing date unknown.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mrs. Emeline M. Tavenner.
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Container List
This collection is missing as of August 2008.