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Elizabeth J. Somers papers and memorabilia, 1862-1998. Bulk, 1880-1895.

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Elizabeth J. Somers papers and memorabilia, 1862-1998. Bulk, 1880-1895.

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This collection contains correspondence, photographs (some reproductions), negatives, photocopies, notes, financial records, commencement attire, and a dress worn by Elizabeth Somers. The collection contains material from the years 1862 to 1998 and the bulk of the collection pertains to the years 1881 to 1895. The first two locations of Mount Vernon Seminary, 204 F Street, NW and 1100 M Street, NW are represented in this collection. Several images, invitations, and letters regarding Mount Vernon Seminary faculty, students, events, and early locations are present. Of particular interest to researchers are original letters from Elizabeth, negatives of Elizabeth Somers, a dress worn by Somers as seen in an Irving Wiles portrait, and letters from past graduates about Mrs. Somers.

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4.75 linear feet 1 slim letter document box, 2 oversized flat boxes.

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Mount Vernon Seminary

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The Mount Vernon Seminary was officially established by Elizabeth Somers in 1875 with classes held at her residence on F Street; she named it after her brother's church in Baltimore, Mount Vernon Place Methodist. The Seminary began as a six year prepatory school, with four years of high school level classes, and two years of post-high school curriculum, calling it a "Family and Day School for Young Ladies." In order to graduate, students had to complete a formal process of "Senior Essays" in whi...

Wiles, Irving Ramsay, 1861-1948

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Irving Ramsey (1861- 1948) was a portrait painter, illustrator and teacher in Utica, N.Y. From the description of Irving Ramsay Wiles papers, 1887-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 669913101 Portrait painter, illustrator, teacher; Utica, N.Y.; b. 1861; d. 1948. From the description of Irving Wiles journals and address books, 1910-1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220229069 From the description of Irving Ramsay Wiles journals and address books, 1910...