Cora Louise Scofield papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IWA0779

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection measures one-half linear inch and contains a diary written by Cora Scofield from 1881-1884. The diary contains observations on growing up in Iowa as well as descriptions of Scofield’s time at Vassar College. Also included in the collection are two 1912 letters written to Scofield from Kate Norgate.

Dates

Creation: 1881-1912

Creator

Scofield, Cora Louise, 1870- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by the donor has been retained by the donor.

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Biographical / Historical

Cora Louise Scofield was born in Washington, Iowa in 1870. She graduated from Vassar College and earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Chicago. Her book The Life and Reign of Edward the Fourth, King of England and France and Lord of Ireland was published in 1923.