Eleanor Burges Green papers, 1906-1948


John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2024

Collection Overview

Title: Eleanor Burges Green papers
Date range: 1906-1948
Creator: Green, Eleanor Burges, 1870-1954
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
1 document case
Abstract: These papers contain correspondence relating to Eleanor Burges Green's support of Pembroke College, her role in organizing a memorial service to Dean Lida Shaw King who died in 1932, and the publication and distribution of two books paying tribute to Dean King. Additional materials include a draft of a Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women resolution and correspondence with the Association of Collegiate Alumnae.
Language of materials: English
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: AMS.1U.G3

Scope & content

These papers contain correspondence relating to Eleanor Burges Green's support of Pembroke College, her role in organizing a memorial service to Dean Lida Shaw King who died in 1932, and the publication and distribution of two books paying tribute to Dean King. Additional materials include a draft of a Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women resolution and correspondence with the Association of Collegiate Alumnae.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged into six folders. Each folder contains subject matter related to the folder title.

Biographical note

Eleanor Burges Green was born March 3, 1870 in Providence, the daughter of Judge Arnold and Cornelia (Burges) Green. Her brother Theodore Francis Green was governor of Rhode Island (Eleanor served as his first lady) and a United States Senator. Eleanor graduated from Wellesley College in 1892. She worked as a volunteer nurse at Rhode Island Hospital and Newport Hospital and was a leading force in founding the Providence District Nursing Association. Eleanor was a member of the Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women and once served as its secretary. She was a benefactor of Pembroke College. The Pembroke Class of 1918 made Eleanor an honorary member of their class in recognition of her monetary and emotional support. When Dean Lida Shaw King died in 1932, Eleanor organized a memorial service and then apparently paid for the publication and distribution of a book of tributes delivered at the service (Exercises Commemorative of Lida Shaw King) and another by Mary E. Woolley (1894) (Lida Shaw King, An Appreciation). Eleanor Burges Green died in Providence on April 13, 1954.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the John Hay Library are requested to complete a Notice of Intent to Publish, available on the John Hay Library website or by request, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Eleanor Burges Green papers, MS-1U-G3, Brown University Archives.
Contact information: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: The acquisition information for this collection is unavailable.
Processing information: This collection was arranged and described by Kim Brookes.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Kim Brookes
Encoding: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-10.
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Additional Information

Related material:

Related Archival Materials note

Brown University Archives, Biographical Files CollectionExercises commemorative of Lida Shaw King, Dean of Pembroke College, 1905-1922: held in Alumnae Hall, March 3, 1932Lida Shaw King: an appreciation
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Inventory

Box 1, Folder 1 Papers relating to the "Exercises Commemorative of Lida Shaw King"
Contents Note: Also includes letter regarding Eleanor Burges Green's reception for Lida Shaw King in 1911.

 1911, 1932
Box 1, Folder 2 Correspondence regarding commemorative book.
Contents Note: Contains correspondence between Eleanor B. Green and D.B. Updike of the Merrymount Press regarding the publication of a commemorative book honoring Lida Shaw King. Additional letters are thank you notes from recipients of the book.

 1932-1933
Box 1, Folder 3 Resolution regarding Dean King by the Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women
Contents Note: A draft of a resolution by the Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women. The resolution is in appreciation to Dean King for not accepting a position at another university.

 undated
Box 1, Folder 4 Pembroke College - Endowment Fund
Contents Note: Contains correspondence relating to fundraising activities for the Pembroke College endowment fund, a dormitory, and gymnasium.

 1906-1912
Box 1, Folder 5 Pembroke College - Class of 1918 correspondence
Contents Note: Contains correspondence from various members of the Pembroke College class of 1918.

 1917-1948
Box 1, Folder 6 Miscellaneous correspondence
Contents Note: Contains scattered correspondence from the Association of Collegiate Alumnae and other letters relating to Pembroke College.

 1908-1941