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Postcard collection, 1906 - 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCRF 10/1/6

Scope and Contents

Chiefly topographical. Although the majority of the cards are blank, some have been posted. One (at 942 L 84) is from Andreas Pavley to say that he has signed a contract with Pavlova [nd], another is from Eugenie Sellers Strong in 1917.

Dates

  • Creation: 1906 - 1920

Biographical / Historical

Evidence that the postcard collection was made by Kathleen Martin lies in a card addressed to Miss Martin from 'CU' from Paris asking if 'any pcs are wanted'. It is very probable that this is the Kate Martin who was assistant to Eugenie Sellers Strong in the library of the British School at Rome.

Extent

2 archive box(es) (2 boxes) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The postcards are arranged by Dewey classification

Immediate Source of Acquisition

It is probable that the postcards came to Girton through the connection with Eugenie Sellers Strong but there is no documentation to support this. The postcards were found in the Bursar's Clerk's Office in 1988

Date information

DateText: Dates based on postmarks of posted postcards.

Originator(s)

Martin, M Kathleen

Finding aid date

1998-09-03 10:23:18+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

Contact:
The Archivist
Girton College Archive
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