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[May Fete Court], 1916

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Stone Photography Studio collection is a collection of photographs by R.J. Stone dating from the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. The photographs were taken at Stone’s studio in Georgetown, Texas, and almost all have a connection to Southwestern University. The collection consists of women’s portraits, including SU graduation photographs; women’s organization at Southwestern, including literary societies, sororities, and athletics; men’s portraits, including SU graduation photographs; men’s organizations at Southwestern, including literary societies, fraternities, and athletics; Southwestern University class portraits, miscellaneous group portraits; and photographs of the Southwestern campus as well as Georgetown.

Dates

  • 1916

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Rowena Onderdonk attended SU from 1912-1916. Kittie Cain attended SU from 1910-1916. Hattie Stanford attended SU from 1910-1916. Annie McClendon attended SU from 1909-1916.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Note written in pen on the back: Queen - 1916 - May Fete - Southwestern University - Campus of Annex, Rowena Onderdonk - Queen, Kittie Cain - Princess, Hattie Stanford - Dutchess, Ann McClendon - Dutchess, W. Angie Smith (later Bishop - Methodist Church) was King of the May Fete - 1916, Given by Kittie C. Henderson - 1916, May Fete - Miss Laura Kuykendall - Dean of Women.

Repository Details

Part of the SU Distinctive Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
1001 East University Avenue
Georgetown TX 78626 United States