Summary |
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| Creator: | Felshaw, Miriam J. |
| Title: | Miriam Janet Felshaw Papers |
| Dates: | 1927-1946 |
| Size: | 1 box, 0.25 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Original written works by Miriam Felshaw and various references for her writing |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Miriam Janet Felshaw-Preston (1912-1994) was an alumna of Syracuse University and graduated in 1934. While at Syracuse University, she was part of both Delta Gamma sorority and the Boar's Head Honorary Dramatic Society. Miriam became the English and dramatic instructor at Antwerp High school after graduation and wrote and staged a seven-act play titled "Mademoiselle Caroline," based on the North Country life of Caroline Bonaparte, daughter of King Joseph Bonaparte and wife of Colonel Zebulon Howell Benton. She married district representation of the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Menzo Herbert Preston, in 1939.
Scope and Content Note
The Miriam J. Felshaw Papers consist of correspondence, multiple drafts of Felshaw's written works, typescripts of various authors' work, written notes, 2 post cards, and two photographs of Miriam Felshaw.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Miriam Janet Felshaw Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
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Acquisition Information
The Syracuse University Archives does not have acquisition information for the Miriam Janet Felshaw Papers.
Processing Information
Photos were placed in sleeves and all materials were placed in acid free folders and a box.
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Created by: Ariana Spatola
Date: June 2019
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