Guide to the Sarah Leach collection , ca. 1910-1951

(bulk 1936-1951)


Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Fax: 401-863-2093
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2009

Collection Overview

Title: Sarah Leach collection
Date range: ca. 1910-1951, (bulk 1936-1951)
Creator: Leach, Sarah
Extent: 3 item(s)
Abstract: Includes: [1] Album ("Character book") wherein her friends recorded such items such as favorite collece, ideal woman, favorite color, etc. [2] Scrapbooks of newpaper clippings (2 vols.) relating to former students/patients of Sol-e-mar School/Hospital of South Dartmouth Massachusetts where she worked.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Brown University Library, Special Collections
Collection number: Ms. 90.20

Scope & content

This collection consists of one album and two scrapbooks compiled by Sarah Leach. The album is a "character book," probably dating from after 1910, wherein her friends recorded such items as favorite college, ideal woman, favorite color, etc. The scrapbooks contain clippings about the Sol-e-Mar volunteers and benefactors from 1936 through 1951. One scrapbook consists almost entirely of loose clippings and also includes a program and invitation to a school play. These volumes do not provide information about Sarah Leach. Her autograph book is at the Rhode Island Historical Society.

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Arrangement

Consists of one album and 2 scrapbooks.

Biographical note

Sarah Leach worked as a nurse at the Sol-e-Mar Hospital, a children's hospital in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The hospital (Sun and Sea) was founded in 1924 and, although it had its own administration, functioned as the orthepedic departments of St. Luke's Hopsital.

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: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Sarah Leach collection, Ms. 90.20, Brown University Library.
Contact information: Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Fax: 401-863-2093
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: The album and scrapbooks compiled by Sarah Leach were given to Brown University by Veronica Owen in March 1986.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Staff.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Daniel Mejia 2009 September 21
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

Box X, Folder X Album
 ca. 1910-1951
Box X, Folder X Scrapbook
 1936-1951
Box X, Folder X Scrapbook
 1936-1951