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Rachel (duBois) Early herbarium and other papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-020

Scope and Contents

Detailed herbarium created by Rachel duBois Early when she was a student at St. Mary's Female Seminary (1921 HS) with well-preserved plant specimens. Contains ephemera from her time at the school, including report cards, notebooks, and papers. Also has materials related to alumnae activities, including a scrapbook.

Dates

  • 1914-1954

Extent

1.7 Linear Feet (2 boxes (including 1 oversize box))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Detailed herbarium created by Rachel duBois Early when she was a student at St. Mary's Female Seminary (1921 HS) with well-preserved plant specimens. Contains ephemera from her time at the school, including report cards, notebooks, and papers. Also has materials related to alumnae activities.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Early, Rachel (duBois)

Related Materials

The herbarium was featured in the SlackWater journal, Volume VIII, Spring 2022, in an article titled “Pressed Into History: An Exploration of St. Mary's Herbarium” by Casey Bacon.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the St. Mary's College of Maryland Archives Repository

Contact:
Calvert Hall
St. Mary's College of Maryland
47645 College Dr.
St. Mary's City MD 20686-3001 United States
240-895-4196