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Carver, Mary Low, 1850-1926

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Colby University, Commencement., July 28, 1875.

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Coburn Collection contains various materials by and about Louise Helen Coburn. The collection includes correspondence regarding coeducation at Colby College between Mary Low Carver and other women alumnae; manuscripts of poetry written by Coburn, including "Maine's Jewels"; published articles written by Coburn, including a copy of Coburn's "Song to Maine"; photographs and clippings; as well as copies of Coburn's term bills and also programs for particular Colby events such as...
Dates: July 28, 1875.

Collection of Louise Helen Coburn Materials

 Collection
Identifier: CAMS COBURN-1
Abstract

The collection contains materials by and about Louise Helen Coburn, including correspondence regarding the coeducation debate at Colby College, and original poetry written by Coburn.

Dates: 1878-1989; some materials undated.

Collection of Mary Low Carver Materials

 Collection
Identifier: CAMS LOW-1
Abstract

The Low Collection contains various materials gathered about Mary Low Carver, the first woman to graduate from Colby College in 1875. Low was active in protesting the formation of a separate women's division at Colby in the 1890's.

Dates: 1871-2005 and undated

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Type
Collection 2
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Coeducation 2
Colby College -- Alumni and alumnae 2
Colby College -- History -- 19th Century -- Correspondence 2
Colby College. College Archives 2
Education 2

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