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Elsie Brown Papers, 1856-1949

Collection Overview

Title: Elsie Brown Papers, 1856-1949

ID: OGLMC/576

Creator: Brown, Elsie (1897-1986)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 06/00/1980

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Elsie Brown Papers consist primarily of diaries, correspondence, scrapbooks and newspaper clippings. The diaries and correspondence span the years 1932-1935 as well as 1949. Also included are newspaper clippings about other family members.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Elsie Brown, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 80-657

Original/Copies Note: Elsie Brown lent the materials in the collection to the Department of Special Collections for duplication.  The originals were then returned to her.

Related Publications: Letters from Elsie M. Brown: Her Years with the Girls' Friendly Society, 1932-1935. Edited by Barbara Brown Modisett. Silhouette Press, 1999.

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item) Elsie Brown Papers. OGLMC 576. Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in October 2012.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Elsie Brown, newspaper clippings, 1889-1932Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Joseph and William Brown, newspaper clippings, 1888-1910Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Frank A. Brown, newspaper clippings, 1883-1926Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Alonzo McMillin, newspaper clippings, 1856-1930Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Brown Family Residence, newspaper clippings, 1956-1969Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Pioneer Citizens, newspaper clippings, 1897-1937Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, 1891-1931Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Diary and correspondence of Elsie Brown, 1932Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Diary and correspondence of Elsie Brown, 1933Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Diary and correspondence of Elsie Brown, 1934Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Diary and correspondence of Elsie Brown, 1935Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Diary and correspondence of Elsie Brown: resignation as National Field Secretary and report on Ravenscroft Chapel, 1935Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Diary and correspondence of Elsie Brown: Mississippi boat trip, 1949Add to your cart.
Folder 14: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Grand Forks, 1880-1931Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Scrapbook of Elsie Brown: Theater programs, 1935Add to your cart.
Folder 16: Scrapbook: miscellaneousAdd to your cart.