Newcomb Archives
Higbee, Ruth Burgess
2007-60
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Newcomb Archives
- Creator - Author
- Higbee, Ruth Burgess
- Title
- Ruth Burgess Higbee Collection
- ID
- 2007-60
- Date [inclusive]
- Between 1899 and 1939
- Extent
- 1.0 Cubic feet 1 box
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Contains information about Charles and Ellsworth Woodward, noted artists of the time and relations of Mrs. Higbee. Also contains information pertaining to Emma Higbee, mother of Ruth Higbee.
Scope and Contents note
Newspaper clippings, letters, and photos from Ruth's life.
Organization and Arrangement
Materials have been sorted by subject into one box.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Newcomb Archives 05/10/2004
Newcomb Center for Research on WomenSeltzer-Gerard Reading Room
62 Newcomb Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118
504 865 5762
vorhoff@tulane.edu
Controlled Access Headings
Occupation(s)
- Artists
Personal Name(s)
- Hannan, Nancy
- Woodward, Charles
- Woodward, Ellsworth
Subject(s)
- Student Life -- 1890s
Collection Inventory
NAB-88 Box 1 of 1 1.0 Cubic feet 1 boxGeneral note3 Folders: "Newspaper Clippings" contains newspaper articles about Harry George Higbee, moose hill bird sanctuary, an obituary for Ellsworth Woodward, as article about Charles Woodward, as article about Ellsworth Woodward's retirement from his position as dean of Newcomb School of Art, and a sketch of Ellsworth Woodard. Dates 1938-1939. "Journals and personal writing" contains a Newcomb Art Society patch, history of the class of 1894 written by Emma Higbee, a list of etchings by William Woodward, personal journal of Ada Woodward, notebook with unknown author, valedictorian speech of Emma Higbee, as essay on the problems of political parties by Emma Higbee, and commencement information for the class of 1906. Dates 1899-1906. "Postcards and letters" contains two letters from Ruth's Aunt Mary, two letters from Ruth's Uncle Will, a letter from Ellsworth Woodward, numerous postcards, and a greeting card from Harry George Higbee. Dates 1918-1839. "Photos" contains numerous baby pictures, and photos of the family, and outdoor photos of a camping trip. "Negatives" contains a collection of photo negatives of family members outdoors. |
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