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Identifier

Accession 1447

Inclusive Dates

ca.1858-1876

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

4 bound volumes

Language

English

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of scrapbooks attributed to Lucy (Lucia) Calhoun and Elizabeth Bacon Custer (1842–1933), widow of General George A. Custer. A note on the front cover of the first volume—likely written by the donor or recipient—states that the volumes are “Scrapbooks kept by Lucia Gilbert Calhoun of S.C. (?) and Mrs. Custer, widow of Gen. Custer, from 1859 to 18 (?).” The first page also bears a signature reading “Mrs. Lucia Gilbert Calhoun, Dec. 4th, 1859, New York City.”

The primary creator of the scrapbooks is believed to be Lucia Isabella Gilbert Calhoun Runkle (1844–1922), a well-known editor and writer of her time. While Elizabeth Bacon Custer is identified as a co-creator, the nature and extent of her contributions are unknown. The scrapbooks consist largely of newspaper and magazine clippings, many of which appear to have originated from the New York Tribune and Harper’s Magazine, publications with which Lucia Calhoun was professionally associated. The clippings cover a wide range of topics and likely include articles authored or edited by Calhoun.

Provenance

The Lucy Calhoun and Elizabeth Bacon Custer Scrapbooks Collection was transferred from the Winthrop Library to Archives. The scrapbooks may have been part of the Winthrop museum in the Tillman Science Building before being transferred to Winthrop's library.


Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Lucy Calhoun and Elizabeth Bacon Custer Scrapbook Collection - Accession 1447

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