Cora Williamson ephemera collection
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Abstract
The collection consists of three items of 19th century ephemera belonging to a schoolgirl named Cora Williamson.
Biographical note
Cora Williamson (1867?-1932) was a lifetime resident of Brooklyn Heights, where she resided at 44 Livingston Street. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Williamson, had two sisters, Louise and Lilly, and one brother, Alfred. She died in her home in 1932 and is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 19th century ephemera belonging to a schoolgirl named Cora Williamson. It contains a printed card with a poem titled "The Little Nurse;" one Reward of Merit certificate to Williamson from Rosa J. Prall, teacher; and one envelope addressed to Williamson at 44 Livingston Street, Brooklyn.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Cora Williamson ephemera collection, 1985.030, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Immediate source of acquistion is unknown. Collection accessioned in 1985.
