Dorothy Spencer Collins papers
Scope and Contents
Personal and social correspondence of Dorothy Spencer Collins, detailing her life and activities in New Orleans, Maryland, and abroad, consisting of letters, telegrams, invitations, and thank-you notes, particularly centered around matters concerning the Episcopal Church in the Baltimore area and the Asian missions of the Episcopal Church. Collection also contains 62 volumes of diaries and appointment books from the period 1907-1974, regarding travel, parties, and luncheons attended; as well as photographs, news clippings, and other memorabilia.
Dates
- 1907-1977
Creator
- Collins, Dorothy Spencer. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical / Historical
Dorothy Spencer Collins (born Dorothy Selden Spencer) grew up in New Orleans, La., travelled the world, and lived in Maryland as an adult. She married Stephen Roberts Collins in 1945; their son Atwood Collins was born in 1947. Her interests were wide-ranging, and she fostered friendships throughout her life. In New Orleans as a youth, she was at one time Queen of Comus. In Maryland she was involved in the Washington social scene, the Episcopal Church, and the Maryland Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
This collection consists of 10 boxes and 1 oversize folder. It is 5 linear feet.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dorothy Spencer Collins. Date acquired: 04/04/1973.
Accruals and Additions
Material added through the 1970s.
- Clippings (information artifacts) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Forms (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Invitations Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- New Orleans (La) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Local sources
- Poems Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Postcards Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Recipes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Social stationery -- United States -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Telegrams Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Visiting cards Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Women -- Louisiana -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women -- United States -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Author
- Deborah Dixon
- Date
- 06/11/2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Tulane University Special Collections Repository
