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Effie Elsie Converse Papers, 1882-1932

 Collection
Identifier: Eau Claire Mss BT

Content Description

Diaries and poetry of a woman from the Town of Brunswick, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, who later lived in the city of Eau Claire. The diaries, 1882-1920, relate in detail the daily activities of Miss Converse, her family (which included a brother, Royal William, 1829-?, and a sister, Clarissa, 1828-?), and friends. Two volumes of her poetry date 1896-1932. In 1939, Miss Converse married Thomas H. Rooke in Eau Claire.

Dates

  • Creation: 1882-1932

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. For more information regarding the copyright status of this collection please contact the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Extent

2.0 Linear Feet (5 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Diaries and poetry of a woman from the Town of Brunswick, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, who later lived in the city of Eau Claire. The diaries, 1882-1920, relate in detail the daily activities of Miss Converse, her family (which included a brother, Royal William, 1829-?, and a sister, Clarissa, 1828-?), and friends. Two volumes of her poetry date 1896-1932. In 1939, Miss Converse married Thomas H. Rooke in Eau Claire.

Wisconsin Historical Society Descriptive Finding Aid

A duplicate copy of the information in this finding aid is also available through the Wisconsin Historical Society: Register of the Effie Elsie Converse Papers, 1882-1932

Acquisition Information

Presented by Ethel A. Gordon, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1984.

Accession Number

M85-102

Status
Published
Author
Stephanie Much
Date
April 30, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Eau Claire Area Research Center, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire Wisconsin 54701 United States
715-836-2739