Eva B. Mason Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2005-0064

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a notebook for a sewing class, two photocopies and a dress.

Dates

circa 1900, 1975

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Eva Belle Mason lived in Mansfield, Connecticut and attended Connecticut Agricultural College. She graduated co-valedictorian in 1900. She married Henry Knowlton and in October 1975 was recognized as the only living member of the Class of 1900.

Personal recollection of Ms. Mason by Rudy Favretti, Emeritus Professor, is available here.

Extent

4.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Eva Belle Mason (Mrs. Henry Knowlton) graduated from Connecticut Agricultural College in 1900. The collection contains her notebook from her Sewing class and the dress she made to wear to Commencement.

Arrangement

Series I: Personal materials (circa 1900, 1975)

Acquisition Information

The materials in the collection were donated by Rudy Favretti> (emeritus faculty) and the School of Family Studies.

Existence and Location of Copies

Portions of this collection have been digitized and digital reproductions of materials in this collection may also be found in the Archives & Special Collections digital repository

Subjects

Connecticut (state) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Dress (culture-related concept) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Dressmaking Subject Source: Fast
Families Subject Source: Fast
Notebooks Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Photocopies Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Sewing Subject Source: Fast
Storrs (inhabited place) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Twentieth century. Subject Source: Fast
Women Subject Source: Fast