Katherine V. W. Palmer and Ephraim Laurence Palmer memorabilia, 1918-1978,-1952-1978 (bulk)
Collection Number: 4177
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Katherine V. W. Palmer and Ephraim Laurence Palmer memorabilia, 1918-1978,-1952-1978 (bulk)
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
4177
Abstract:
Bound volume of letters on the retirement of E. Laurence Palmer, 1952; scrapbook of
letters on the retirement of Katherine V. W. Palmer from the Paleontological Research
Institution, 1978; scrapbook on Katherine V. W. Palmer's trip to Japan, 1974; medal
from the Paleontological Society. Also, Sigma Delta Epsilon materials, including correspondence,
directories, newsletters, clippings, minutes, reports, speeches, and a history of
Sigma Delta Epsilon, 1921-1971; and four-page mimeographed outline of the development
of the Nature Study program in the Department of Rural Education at Cornell, prepared
by Professor E. Laurence Palmer. Also, letter to Dr. Palmer from Pvt. T.A. Baker,
U.S. Marines, stationed in Nantes, France, Dec. 29, 1918, describing his experiences
in the military service.
Creator:
Palmer, Katherine V. W. (Katherine Van Winkle), 1895-1982.
Palmer, Katherine V. W. (Katherine Van Winkle), 1895-1982. (Title of work: Honne,
the spirit of the Chehalis..)
Quanitities:
1.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Bound volume of letters on the retirement of E. Laurence Palmer, 1952; scrapbook of
letters on the retirement of Katherine V. W. Palmer from the Paleontological Research
Institution, 1978; scrapbook on Katherine V. W. Palmer's trip to Japan, 1974; medal
from the Paleontological Society. Also, Sigma Delta Epsilon materials, including correspondence,
directories, newsletters, clippings, minutes, reports, speeches, and a history of
Sigma Delta Epsilon, 1921-1971; and four-page mimeographed outline of the development
of the Nature Study program in the Department of Rural Education at Cornell, prepared
by Professor E. Laurence Palmer. Also, letter to Dr. Palmer from Pvt. T.A. Baker,
U.S. Marines, stationed in Nantes, France, Dec. 29, 1918, describing his experiences
in the military service.
Original drawings by W. C. Baker and printing blocks for "Honne: The Spirit of the
Chehalis, The Indian Interpretation of the Origin of the People and Animals as narrated
by George Saunders," collected and arranged by Katherine Van Winkle Palmer, with a
signed copy of the book and printing blocks.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Katherine V. W. Palmer and Ephraim Laurence Palmer memorabilia, #4177. Division of
Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Palmer, E. Laurence (Ephraim Laurence), 1888-1970.
Paleontological Research Institution (Ithaca, N.Y.)
Sigma Delta Epsilon
New York State College of Agriculture. Department of Rural Education
Places:
Japan -- Description and travel.
Subjects:
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American.
Form and Genre Terms:
Scrapbooks.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 |
Letters from students, associates, and friends by E. Laurence Palmer (retirement)
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1952 | |
| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Loose articles from letters of E.L. Palmer
|
1952 |
| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Loose articles from photo album - Japan excursion
|
1974 |
| Box 1 |
Photo album (scrapbook) Japan excursion
|
1974 | |
| Box 1 |
Retirement letter album of Dr. Katherine Van Winkle Palmer
|
1978 | |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Loose items from letters of K.V.W. Palmer
|
1978 |
| Box 1 |
1 medal - Katherine Palmer - Paleontological Society
|
19 | |
| Box 2 |
Sigma Delta Epsilon, Graduate Women in Science, Inc.
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| Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Sigma Delta Epsilon News
|
1940-1965 |
| Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Sigma Delta Epsilon News
|
1966-1970 |
| Box 2 | Folder 3 |
S.D.E. Newsletter
|
1969-1974 |
| Box 2 | Folder 4 |
S.D.E. Bulletin
|
1975-1977 |
| Box 2 | Folder 5-6 |
S.D.E. correspondence, miscellaneous and business
|
1935-1976 |
| Box 2 | Folder 7 |
Newspaper clippings - S.D.E.
|
1945-1976 |
| Box 2 | Folder 8 |
A history of Sigma Delta Epsilon
|
1921-1971 |
| Box 2 | Folder 9 |
Proposals for members-at-large
|
1941 |
| Box 2 | Folder 9 |
Reports of S.D.E. committees, the National Secretary, and others
|
1938-1966 |
| Box 2 | Folder 10 |
Directory of Members and Officers
|
1924-1967 |
| Box 2 | Folder 11 |
Chapter reports and business
|
1965-1967 |
| Box 2 | Folder 12 |
S.D.E. national conventions; reports, minutes, and programs
|
191923-1952 |
| Box 2 | Folder 12 |
Grand Chapter meetings
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1966-1977 |
| Box 2 | Folder 13 |
National Council materials
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1928-1951 |
| Box 2 | Folder 14-15 |
S.D.E. Alpha (Cornell) Chapter
|
1932-1976 |
| Box 2 | Folder 16 |
Chapter memos and notices
|
1937-1978 |
| Box 2 | Folder 17 |
S.D.E. speeches (and material for speeches)
|
1938-1960 |
| Box 2 | Folder 18 |
S.D.E. general information
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1919-1952 |
| Box 2 | Folder 19 |
Souvenir booklets from Initiation Banquets (Mr. and Mrs. Palmer); name tags and cards
|
1949-1958 |
| Box 2 | Folder 20 |
Letter from Pvt. T.A. Baker
|
1918 |
| Box 3 |
Original artwork and copy of "Honne: The Spirit of the Chehalis" by Katherine V. W.
Palmer
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| Box 3 | MU-2055 |
7 small printing blocks used in "Honne"
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| Manuscript Box 17 |
Mimeographed outline of development of Nature Study program, prepared by E.L. Palmer,
no date
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