Guide to the Katherine V. W. Palmer and Ephraim Laurence Palmer Memorabilia,
1918-1978

Collection Number: 4177

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
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Compiled by:
M. Moran
Date completed:
July 1985
EAD encoding:
Martin Heggestad, June 2003

© 2002 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)
Collection Number:
4177
Creator:
Katherine V. W. (Katherine Van Winkle) Palmer, 1895-
Quantity:
1.3 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, scrapbooks, directories, newsletters, clippings, minutes, reports, speeches, memorabilia, and other materials.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
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.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

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.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Palmer, Katherine V. W. (Katherine Van Winkle), 1895-
Palmer, E. Laurence (Ephraim Laurence), b. 1888.
New York State College of Agriculture. Dept. of Rural Education.
Paleontological Research Institution (Ithaca, N.Y.)
Sigma Delta Epsilon.

Subjects:
World War, 1914-1918.

Places:
Japan--Description and travel.

Form and Genre Terms:
Scrapbooks.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Katherine V. W. Palmer and Ephraim Laurence Palmer memorabilia, #4177. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1952
Letters from students, associates, and friends by E. Laurence Palmer (retirement)
 Box 1
1952
Loose articles from letters of E.L. Palmer
 Box 1 Folder 1
1974
Loose articles from photo album - Japan excursion
 Box 1 Folder 2
1974
Photo album (scrapbook) Japan excursion
 Box 1
1978
Retirement letter album of Dr. Katherine Van Winkle Palmer
 Box 1
1978
Loose items from letters of K.V.W. Palmer
 Box 1 Folder 3
19
1 medal - Katherine Palmer - Paleontological Society
 Box 1
Sigma Delta Epsilon, Graduate Women in Science, Inc.
 Box 2
1940-1965
Sigma Delta Epsilon News
Box 2 Folder 1
1966-1970
Sigma Delta Epsilon News
Box 2 Folder 2
1969-1974
S.D.E. Newsletter
Box 2 Folder 3
1975-1977
S.D.E. Bulletin
Box 2 Folder 4
1935-1976
S.D.E. correspondence, miscellaneous and business
 Box 2 Folder 5-6
1945-1976
Newspaper clippings - S.D.E.
 Box 2 Folder 7
1921-1971
A history of Sigma Delta Epsilon
 Box 2 Folder 8
1941
Proposals for members-at-large
 Box 2 Folder 9
1938-1966
Reports of S.D.E. committees, the National Secretary, and others
 Box 2 Folder 9
1924-1967
Directory of Members and Officers
 Box 2 Folder 10
1965-1967
Chapter reports and business
 Box 2 Folder 11
191923-1952
S.D.E. national conventions; reports, minutes, and programs
 Box 2 Folder 12
1966-1977
Grand Chapter meetings
 Box 2 Folder 12
1928-1951
National Council materials
 Box 2 Folder 13
1932-1976
S.D.E. Alpha (Cornell) Chapter
 Box 2 Folder 14-15
1937-1978
Chapter memos and notices
 Box 2 Folder 16
1938-1960
S.D.E. speeches (and material for speeches)
 Box 2 Folder 17
1919-1952
S.D.E. general information
 Box 2 Folder 18
1949-1958
Souvenir booklets from Initiation Banquets (Mr. and Mrs. Palmer); name tags and cards
 Box 2 Folder 19
1918
Letter from Pvt. T.A. Baker
 Box 2 Folder 20
Mimeographed outline of development of Nature Study program, prepared by E.L. Palmer, no date
 Box 17