Materials of Martha Vose Emerson, 1842 - 1910
Scope and Contents
This Small Manuscript Collection consists of the nineteenth-century papers of the Emerson family of Massachusetts. The Emersons were deeply involved in Wheaton's educational project: Martha Vose Emerson served as Seminary Principal from 1840-1842. Alfred Emerson served as treasurer of the school as well as trustee. Annie Austin Emerson and Francis Vose Emerson were alumnae, and Frances later served as trustee. Emerson Dining Hall is named for this family. The materials span the entire nineteenth century, and contain family correspondence, newspaper clippings, sermons, speeches, and programs. The collection grants greater insight into the life and dealings of a white, respected, Victorian-era family. The Emerson Family in this collection is unrelated to later Wheaton President, Alice Frey Emerson.
Dates
- Creation: 1842 - 1910
Creator
- From the Collection: Emerson, Frances Vose (Class of 1872, Wheaton Trustee 1922-42) (Person)
- From the Collection: Emerson, Alfred, Rev. (Wheaton Treasurer, Trustee, 1872-93) (Person)
- From the Collection: Emerson, Nancy Eaton, 1779-1804 (Pupil, fiancée and wife of Rev. Joseph Emerson) (Person)
- From the Collection: Emerson, Annie Austin (Class of 1871) (Person)
- From the Collection: Martha E.W. Vose Emerson (Wheaton Principal, 1840-42) (Person)
- From the Collection: Emerson, Joseph, Rev., 1777-1833 (Founder, Byfield [Female] Seminary; Teacher of Mary Lyon) (Person)
Extent
3 folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections Repository