Box 2
Container
Contains 14 Results:
John E. Shelton – Documents, bulk: 1910, 1925, 1940, 1951, N.D.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the donation of the Johnson Family Papers, as well as stories and poems written by John E. Shelton
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1910, 1925, 1940, 1951, N.D.
Envelopes and Stamps, N.D.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Various envelopes (4) and stamps (11)
Dates:
N.D.
Unidentified Poems, Stories, Drawings, and Notes, bulk: n.d., 1863, 1865, 1869
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Includes “‘Verses on Courting Cards’ - Questions and Answers” (1853), depicting courtship and gender relations
Dates:
Majority of material found in n.d., 1863, 1865, 1869
School Flyers and Announcements, bulk: 1874, 1876, 1887
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Centre Point Male and Female College, Kerrville High School, and Chappell Hill Female College.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1874, 1876, 1887
Small Cards (Business, Church, Miscellaneous), N.D.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Business Cards, Church Cards, Miscellaneous Cards, a total of 12.
Dates:
N.D.
Random Announcements, Invitations, and Cards, bulk: n.d., 1861, 1863, 1865-66, 1882, 1925
File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Announcements of several dances or balls. Announcements of dinner honoring Civil War Soldiers. Advertisements. Random Cards.
Dates:
Majority of material found in n.d., 1861, 1863, 1865-66, 1882, 1925
Unidentified Woman’s Reproductive Anatomy Booklet, N.D.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
The exact nature of the book is not known, as the front pages are missing. We have no author or date or publisher. This book has two parts. The first provides an overall summary of female hygiene and the second provides “typical cases of female diseases.” This section provides many different case studies and testimonials of various female problems. Throughout the book (especially the second part), the author recommends “McElree’s Wine of Cardui” and Black Draught Tea.
McElree’s Wine of...
Dates:
N.D.
Second Annual Catalogue of Rutersville College, 1842
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Johnson Family Collection was donated to Southwestern University by John E. Shelton, grandson of Emma Johnson, sister of Lizzie Johnson. It consists of letters, personal notes, announcements, newspaper clippings, magazines, books, and personal objects from the entire Johnson family. The majority of the collection dates from the years 1859-1887. Overall, the collection gives us a clear picture of the family’s experience living in Texas from the mid 19th to early 20th century. Topics...
Dates:
1842
The Ladies’ Pearl, bulk: 1872 (March, May, July, November)
File — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
4 literary magazines.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1872 (March, May, July, November)