Guide to the Jeannette M. Hitchcock Papers SC0148

University Archives staff
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
October 2010
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu

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Language of Material: Undetermined
Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Jeannette M. Hitchcock papers
Identifier/Call Number: SC0148
Physical Description: 1 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1932-1974
Abstract: Primarily correspondence, articles, speeches and unpublished papers concerned with both library and nonlibrary topics. Correspondents include Arundell Esdaile, Sir Frank Francis and Patricia Eccles.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of Jeannette Hitchcock Hopkins Estate, 1976, and Mrs. Patricia Eccles, 1977.

Information about Access

This collection is open for research.

Ownership & Copyright

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Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Cite As

. Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Biographical/Historical Sketch

A graduate of Stanford (1914), Jeannette Hitchcock came to the Stanford Library in 1923, was appointed Keeper of Rare Books in the University Libraries (1936-1947) and was later Chief of the Division of Special Collections (1947-1955). She was married to Franklin L. Hopkins.

Description of the Collection

Primarily correspondence, articles, speeches and unpublished papers concerned with both library and nonlibrary topics. Correspondents include Arundell Esdaile, Sir Frank Francis and Patricia Eccles.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Eccles, Patricia.
Esdaile, Arundell.
Francis, Frank, Sir.
Stanford University -- General subdivision--Employees.;
Eccles, Patricia.
Hitchcock, Jeannette M. (Jeannette McCrory).
Hopkins, Jeannette Hitchcock
Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Esdaile, Arundell.
Francis, Frank Chalton,, Sir,

 

Correspondence

Box 1, folder 1

Correspondence between Jeannette Hopkins and Stanford Library chiefs about her gifts to the Bender Room.

Scope and Contents

Correspondents: Julius Barrclay, Chief of Special Collections; Elmer Grieder, Associate Director of Stanford Libraries; Ray Swank, Director of Stanford Libraries.
Box 1, folder 2

Correspondence received from Arundell Esclaile. 1934-1956

Box 1, folder 3

Correspondence received from Sir Frank Francis, Director of the British Museum, mainly acknowledging her gifts of Bender Room Keepsakes to the Museum.

Box 1, folder 4

Miscellaneous World War II, Correspondence received from Europe 1937-1948

Scope and Contents

Correspondent.s: Lt. William Clarkson; John D. Couley; Mms. Isaac-Chareau; H.H. Lloyd; Beatrice White.
Box 1, folder 5

Miscellaneous domestic correspondence. 1945-1968

Box 1, folder 6

"An English Chroicle: Bound copies of J.H.H.'s letters written from London September 1937-February 1938

Box 1, folder 7

Miscellaneous clippings, photographs, cards, and articles which had been inserted between pages of "An English Chronicle."

 

Articles, Speeches, and Unpublished Papers

Box 1, folder 8

Papers about. Stanford Libraries, especially Special Collections

Box 1, folder 9

Articles, speeches, and papers relevant to her participation in library associations : American Library Association, California Library Association, Bay District Library Discussion Group Committee.

Box 1, folder 10

Articles, speeches, and papers on miscellaneous, non-library topics

 

Biographical Material

Box 1, folder 11

Graduation diploma, Stanford 1915

Box 1, folder 12

Stanford University Faculty records (personnel forms) completed by J.H.H., and letters of recommendation pertaining to them.

 

Correspondence with Patricia Eccles

Box 2, folder 1

1940 July 26 - 1945 November 19

Box 2, folder 2

1946 January 1 - 1949 October 26

Box 2, folder 3

1950 January 19 - 1953 November 9

Box 2, folder 4

1954 January 12 - 1959 December 2

Box 2, folder 5

1960 April 18 - 1968 December 1

Box 2, folder 6

1971 July 20 - 1974 May 14

Box 2, folder 7

JH Hopkins to Patricia Eccles (dates unknown)