Guide to the Vassar College Folklore Foundation
Records,
1919-1938
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Administrative History
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Related Material
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
|---|---|
| Creator: | Vassar College. Folklore Foundation |
| Title: | Vassar College Folklore Foundation Records |
| Dates: | 1919-1938 |
| Quantity: | 0.6 cubic ft. (3 boxes) |
| Abstract: | Correspondence of Martha Warren Beckwith concerning research inquiries, folklore topics, conferences, papers, lectures, distribution of the Foundation publications, and other activities of the Foundation, 1919-1938. |
| Forms of Materials: | Correspondence and reports |
Administrative History
The Folklore Foundation was founded in 1920 as the gift of an anonymous donor. Martha Beckwith was hired to run the program, which was meant primarily as a research and not a teaching program. The foundation ended in 1938 when Beckwith retired.
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Scope and Content Note
Correspondence of Martha Warren Beckwith concerning research inquiries, folklore topics, conferences, papers, lectures, distribution of the Foundation publications, and other activities of the Foundation, 1919-1938.
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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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Related Material
- A cylinder recorder from the Folklore Foundation is housed in the Vassar College Music Library.
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Subject Headings
Names:
- Beckwith, Martha Warren, 1871-1959.
Subjects:
- Folklore--Research.
- Folklore--Research. Folklore--Study and teaching.
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Encoding Information
Encoded by Elizabeth Clarke, April 2007.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Vassar College Folklore Foundation Records, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Guide compiled December 1990.
Acquisition Information
Transfer.
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Container List
| Folder 1.1 | Annual reports, 1920-1926 |
| Folder 1.2 | Annual reports, 1927/1928, 1928/1929 |
| Folder 1.3 | Annual reports, 1930/1931, 1931/1932 |
| Folder 1.4 | Annual reports, 1934/1935 |
| Folder 1.5 | [Final] annual report with addenda summarizing the history and activities of the Folklore Foundation, 1937/1938 |
| Folders 1.6-1.8 | Correspondence — Distribution of Publications |
| Folder 1.9 | Correspondence — Activities of the Department |
| Folder 2.10 | General Correspondence — A - Benedict |
| Folder 2.11 | General Correspondence — Bentley - Burchenal |
| Folder 2.12 | General Correspondence — C |
| Folder 2.13 | General Correspondence — Davis - Herzog |
| Folder 2.14 | General Correspondence — Howe |
| Folder 3.15 | General Correspondence — J |
| Folder 3.16 | General Correspondence — K-M |
| Folder 3.17 | General Correspondence — N-S |
| Folder 3.18 | General Correspondence — T-Z |