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Beta Psi Sorority

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6

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

  • 1893 - 1934

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Members of the Beta Psi Sorority with dates of SU attendance in brackets: Berta Cobb [1901-1905], Louise Gibson [1903-1907], Constance Harlan [1903-1905], Elize Smith [Elize Miles Smith, 1902-1905], Flora Garvin [1903-1905], Vera Kinsolving [1902-1904], Isla Kinsolving [1902-1904], Belle Shands [Julia Bell Shands, 1900-1905], Elva Jinkins [Elva Antoinette Jenkins, 1901-1904], Rose Nelson [1903-1905], Lounette Jackson [1902-1904].

Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Printed sticker on front of the photograph states: Beta Psi Sorority, Berta Cobb, Louise Gibson, Constance Harlan, Elize Smith, Flora Garvin, Vera Kinsolving, Isla Kinsolving, Belle Shands, Elva Jinkins, Rose Nelson, Lounette Jackson. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph: 1 Miss Berta Cobb Corsicana, 2 Miss Louise Gibson, 3 Miss Constance Harlan, 4 Miss Elize Smith, 5 Miss Flora Garvin, 6 Miss Vera Kinsolving, 7 Miss Isla Kinsolving, 8 Miss Belle Shands, 9 [blank], 10 Miss Elva Jinkins, Miss Rose Nelson, Miss Lounette Jackson.

Repository Details

Part of the SU Distinctive Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
1001 East University Avenue
Georgetown TX 78626 United States