Guide to the Mary Wilhelmine Williams Papers M0047

Processed by Ralph W. Hansen; machine-readable finding aid created by C. Del Anderson
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
1998
Green Library
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Stanford 94305-6064
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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Mary Wilhelmine Williams Papers
Creator: Williams, Mary Wilhelmine
Identifier/Call Number: M0047
Identifier/Call Number: 213
Physical Description: 1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1911-1943

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dr. Mary Williams, 1944.

Biographical / Historical

Mary Wilhelmine Williams was a professor of history, author, and authority on Latin America and inter-American relations.

Paging

Page from catalog record https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/4082754

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item] Mary Wilhelmine Williams Papers , M0047, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Scope and Contents

Letters, diaries, clippings, and manuscripts pertaining to Dr. William's interest in the Kensington Stone, education in Latin America, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and Dom Pedro of Brazil. Includes manuscripts of Dr. Williams' writings as well as reviews.

Conditions Governing Use

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Latin America
Kensington Rune Stone
Pan-Americanism
American Historical Association
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Williams, Mary Wilhelmine
Lindbergh, Anne M.
Hull, Cordell
Brainerd, Heloise

 

Letters 118139

box 1, folder 1

Covering letter from Hoover Institution 118155

box 1, folder 2

Letters 118149 1936-1943

 

a) Inter-American Cooperation 118153

 

b) Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, U.S. Section 118151

box 1, folder 3

Letters 118143 1934-1940

 

a) State Department (convention for the promotion of Inter-American Cultural Relations) 118147

 

b) Columbus Memorial Lighthouse 118145

box 1, folder 4

Letters regarding Dr. Williams' book, "Dom Pedro the Magnanimous" 118141 1932-1943

 

Photographs (in Photofile) 118131

box 1, folder 5

Photographs for Dr. Williams' book on "Dom Pedro the Magnanimous" 118137

box 1, folder 6

Letters and photos regarding "Dom Pedro the Magnanimous" 118135 1932-1940

box 2, folder 1

Miscellaneous reviews, blurbs, reprints, and articles by and about Dr. Williams 118133

 

Travel Diaries and Letters 118107

box 2, folder 2

Letters while in Latin American on a special educational survey for the American Association of University Women 118129 1926-1927

box 2, folder 3

Diaries: Vols. 1-2 of Latin American trip 118127 1926-1927

box 2, folder 4

Diaries: Vols. 3-4 of Latin American trip 118125 1926-1927

box 2, folder 5

Diaries: Vol. 5 of Latin American trip, and trip to Mexico (6 vol.) 118123 1923, 1926-1927

box 3, folder 1

Letters from H.R. Holand regarding the Kensington Stone Controversy 118121 1921-1932

box 3, folder 2

Diaries of trip to England, and Triangular trip 118119 1911-1912, 1933

box 3, folder 3

Miscellaneous group of incoming letters, including one from Anne M. Lindbergh 118117 1916-1943

box 3, folder 4

Letters regarding meeting of American Historical Association 118115 1940

box 3, folder 5

Manuscripts of articles, 1 of 2 118113

box 3, folder 6

Manuscripts of articles, 2 of 2 118111

box 3, folder 7

Degree certificate -- Stanford University, Doctoral Philosophy 118109