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Personal papers of Flora Boynton

 Collection — Box: 1
Call Number: PP 182

Overview

Flora Boynton was the Secretary of the University of Kansas Endowment Association (KUEA) from 1943-1949 and was the unofficial housemother to the Summerfield Scholars during her tenure. After her retirement in 1949, the Scholars compiled a scrapbook of correspondence and began a scholarship fund in her name. This collection consists of the scrapbook and some loose correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929 - 1949

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

These materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.

All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 182

Physical Location

Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)

Related Materials

Consult library staff regarding the availability of related photographs, biographical files, and scrapbooks.

Title
Guide to the Flora S. Boynton Collection
Subtitle
Personal papers of Flora Boynton
Author
Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005. Finding aid encoded by ad, 2005. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2021.
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6450511978
Preferred citation
Personal papers of Flora S. Boynton, University Archives, PP 182, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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