Rosa Kohler/Radcliffe Chautauqua Papers

Collection

Identifier: MsC0150.11

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Scope and Contents

This collection provides a glimpse of the life of a superintendent on the Chautauqua circuit as reflected in the correspondence between Rosa Kohler and the Radcliffe Chautauqua Bureau, as well as the variety of forms, directives, promotional material, etc. Also included are programs, talent brochures, and articles related to Chautauqua.

Dates

Creation: 1895-1925

Creator

Kohler, Rosa (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet (Photographs in Box 1)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Rosa Kohler served both as a superintendent and performer for the Radcliffe Chautauqua. These papers include correspondence, forms, promotional material, and clippings.

Method of Acquisition

These papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries by Lynn Miner in 2005. Guide posted to Internet: November 2005.

Related Materials

A manuscript register for the Redpath Chautauqua Bureau, as well as other small Chautauqua collections, can also be found in the Redpath Chautauqua Bureau Records (msc0150). Clark M. Eichelberger Papers (msc0150.18). Clark Eichelberger was Rosa Kohler's husband.