G. Hope Summerell Chamberlain papers, 1821-1946

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Summary

Creator:
Chamberlain, Hope Summerell
Abstract:
G. Hope Summerell Chamberlain was an author, artist, and civic worker, of Raleigh (Wake Co.) and Chapel Hill (Orange Co.), N.C. Letters from 1821 to 1946 concern family matters for the most part but also reflect Chamberlain's career as an author of local history and her work at Duke University as the house counselor of Pegram House. Scattered earlier letters include one from Herbert J. Hagermand of the American Embassy at Saint Petersburg, 1889; letters on the Russo-Japanese War, 1905; and letters from John Spencer Bassett, 1903. The remainder of the collection includes genealogical material on the Chamberlain family; clippings of articles about Chamberlain and her books; drafts of some of her writings; a copy of a journal of a trip to Europe in 1792-1793; diary of Chamberlain's trip to Europe in 1929; and personal diaries, 1923-1926 and 1943.
Extent:
10 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11429

Background

Scope and content:

Letters from 1821-1946 concern family matters for the most part but also reflect Chamberlain's career as an author of local history and her work at Duke University as the house counselor of Pegram House. Scattered earlier letters include one from Herbert J. Hagermand of the American Embassy at Saint Petersburg, 1889; letters on the Russo-Japanese War, 1905; and letters from John Spencer Bassett, 1903. The remainder of the collection includes genealogical material on the Chamberlain family; clippings of articles about Chamberlain and her books; drafts of some of her writings; a copy of a journal of a trip to Europe in 1792-1793; diary of Chamberlain's trip to Europe in 1929; and personal diaries, 1923-1926 and 1943.

Biographical / historical:

G. Hope Summerell Chamberlain was an author, artist, and civic worker, of Raleigh (Wake Co.) and Chapel Hill (Orange Co.), N.C.

Acquisition information:
The G. Hope Summerell Chamberlain Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift.
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Processed by Rubenstein Staff.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
College students -- Conduct of life
Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
Names:
Duke University. Pegram Residence Hall
Caraleigh Phosphate and Fertilizer Company
Chamberlain family
Bassett, John Spencer, 1867-1928
Hagermand, Herbert J.
Places:
Europe -- Description and travel -- 19th century

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[Identification of item], G. Hope Summerell Chamberlain Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.