Ephemera – William O. Stephens, 1927 - 1955
Collection Scope
This small collection contains general correspondence which contains, in addition to letters to Curtis, letters to William Stevens’ son, Hugo Stevens, from Harold Hoey and Carleton McClain; correspondence from Dr. William O. Stevens; ephemera related to Stevens including several articles written by him as well as his 1932 and 1933 commencement addresses. There is also a small amount of memorabilia that includes two 1933 dance cards.
There are two boxes of oversize material. One containing drawings by William O. Stevens, a scrapbook with newspaper clippings about Cranbrook School, and a handwritten and illustrated text on the Middle Ages, by Cranbrook School boys. The second box contains two books by William O. Stevens: An Annapolis Alphabet and Another Annapolis Alphabet; and the book A Brief and True Report for the Traveller Concerning Williamsburg in Virginia, given to Curtis by William O. Stevens. Realia includes a wooden sign with gold lettering that reads “William O. Stevens Headmaster” and a Cranbrook School boy’s cap.
Dates
- 1927 - 1955
Access
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet ((1 MS, 2 OS), 1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Curtis, Roswell G. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Cranbrook Archives, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Repository