Anna Robertson Brown Lindsay papers, 1898-1944
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lindsay, Anna Robertson Brown, 1864-1948
- Extent:
- 3 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, biographical materials, manuscripts, and published materials.
- Biographical / historical:
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Anna Robertson Brown Lindsay was an author and educator. She attended Wellesley College, Oxford University, and the University of Pennsylvania, becoming the first woman to earn a Ph. D. from the latter in 1892. She then became a professor at Wellesley College. She served as a trustee of the college from 1906 to 1918 and was a member of the Alumnae Association graduate council. Lindsay wrote a number of theological books, including The Warriors, The Spiritual Care of a Child, and Hymn in War-Time. Lindsay married Samuel McCune Lindsay in 1896. They had three children together. Lindsay died in 1948. Source: Digital Jane Addams (https://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/5766)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Anna Robertson Brown Lindsay papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu