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Blanche E. Williams papers (Ms. 79.6)

Brown University Library

Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Inventory

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 1 Journal #1
Contents Note: Williams keeps a running account of work done and objects found in excavations on Crete. There is some account also of contemporary Cretan scenery and customs.
1901 May 7 - July 3
Box 1, Folder 1 Journal #2
Contents Note: This journal contains various notes. Beginning at top of second page: "Fig trees / Caroub…"
circa 1901
Box 1, Folder 2 Journal #3
Contents Note: This journal has a couple of long entries ([1901] April 17?, June 16); on front fly-leaf is written "Blanche E. Wheeler, / March 16, 1901." Stem and leaves of small plant laid-in.
[1901] April 17?; 1901 June 16
Box 1, Folder 2 Daybook
Contents Note: Short and inconsistent entries covering Williams' travel to Crete and sojourn there. On front cover is printed "A Line a day", and on front fly-leaf is written "Blanche E. Wheeler. / March 16, 1901."
1901 February 11 - July 30
Box 1, Folder 3 Letter
Contents Note: Autograph letter signed from Kavousi, Crete, dated 1901 May 20, from Blanche E. Wheeler (Williams) to her father ("Dear Papa"), in which she discusses a house sale in Providence and her work in Crete (3 pages on 1 sheet)
1901 May 20
Box 1, Folder 4 Lecture notes
Contents Note: Three sets of notes for one or more lectures, at least one of which was delivered to the Providence Review Club. All are on the subject of archaeology in Crete; one refers to Pausanias. Include 18 cards (6" x 6.75"), 11 sheets (3" x 5", in envelope labelled "Notes for talk on Excavations", eight sheets (8" x 10.25"), and four smaller pieces.
Box 1, Folder 5 Manuscript notes
Contents Note: Description of Williams' childhood school, entitled "The West Primary"; include six cards (6" x 6.75").