Cora Williamson ephemera collection
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Abstract
The collection consists 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.
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 entitled "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
Collection is in the public domain.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Cora Williamson ephemera collection, 1985.030, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Immediate source of acquistion is unknown. Collection accessioned in 1985.
