Baldwin (Alice) Papers, 1906-1988 and undated

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Summary

Title:
Alice Baldwin Papers
Dates:
1906-1988 and undated
Creators:
Baldwin, Alice
Abstract:
This collection contains documents created by Alice Baldwin, Pomona College Class of 1913. An author, artist, and extensive traveller, Baldwin produced many diaries, drawings, stories, and other works during her life. This collection contains materials produced during and shortly before her time at Pomona College, as well as later correspondence to her daughter, Ruth McCuaig. Noteable materials include travel diaries, Baldwin's artwork and writings, and correspondence regarding Claremont sculptor Burt W. Johnson.
Extent:
1 Linear Foot (2 document boxes)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alice Baldwin diaries and papers, H Mss 0110. Special Collections, Honnold Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains materials relating to the life, work and travels of Alice Baldwin. Contains correspondence, diaries, travel diaries from trips to Europe and the American Southwest, sketches, Pomona College memorabilia, photographs, and scrapbooks. Also contains examples of Baldwin's poetry, short stories, and history papers.

Biographical / historical:

This collection contains materials relating to Alice Baldwin, of the Pomona College Class of 1913. Baldwin was an avid diarist, author, and correspondent with her friends and family. She traveled extensively in Europe and America, and kept travel diaries from her excursions. During her time at Pomona College, she published several short stories in the campus newspaper, The Student Life, and received several letters of commendation for her academic accomplishments from President Blaisdell. This also contains correspondence about Claremont sculptor Burt W. Johnson.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Caroline Beatty, Pomona College Alumni Office, 1989. Additional materials donated by Ruth McCuaig, Baldwin's daughter, in 1992.
Processing information:

Items have been foldered, with bound diaries and travelogues placed in the front of the boxes. Items laid-in to the diaries have been placed in their own sleeves.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged by type, then chronologically within each type.

Accruals:

No additions to the collection are anticipated.

Physical location:
Please consult repository.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Sara Chetney, MA
Date Prepared:
© 2018
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-01-19 22:23:15 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alice Baldwin diaries and papers, H Mss 0110. Special Collections, Honnold Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium.

Location of this collection:
800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711, US
Contact:
(909) 607‑3977
specialcollections@claremont.edu
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