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Miriam Janet Felshaw Papers

An inventory of her papers at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Ariana Spatola
Date: June 2019



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.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.

Use Restrictions:

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.


Selected Search Terms

Names

Felshaw, Miriam J.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Poetry.
Short stories.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Manuscripts for publication.
Correspondence.
Photographs.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Miriam Janet Felshaw Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

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.


Arrangement

Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.


Table of Contents

Papers


Inventory