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Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sen…
Date Range
[ca.1844 - 1909]
[ca.1939 - 1944]
1980 - 1981
2014
Reference Code
M555 / V777
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Drawing
Postcard
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Sous-Fonds
M555
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / V777
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Drawing
Postcard
Private record
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Catharine (Adams) Elkin
Date Range
[ca.1844 - 1909]
[ca.1939 - 1944]
1980 - 1981
2014
Physical Description
21 cm of textual records -- 16 postcards -- 3 drawings -- 1 photograph album : 107 b&w photographs
History / Biographical
Mary Wright (Molly) Adams was born on 15 October 1868. in Ridgefield Connecticut. She was the third of five children born to Cornelia Ann Cook (1830-1902) and Daniel Lucius Adams (1814 - 1899) She died in Kobe, Japan on 23 January 1909 and was buried there.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sent between Molly's extended family members [including members of the Adams, Cook and Wright families], ca.1844 and 1866. Textual records primarily consist of correspondence sent between Molly Adams and various friends and family members [ca.1891-1909].
Notes
Fonds consists of two series: Series I : Correspondence [contains two sub-series: I / A : Molly Wright Adams ; I / B : Extended family] Series II : Personal and collected records
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Schaffer, Mary
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Family
Correspondence
Travel
Exploration
Geographic Access
United States of America
Connecticut
New York
Europe
Language
English
Creator
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Biographical Source Notes
Searching for Mary Schaffer: Women Wilderness Photography by Colleen Skidmore
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Album, Canadian and American Rocky Mountains

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album compiled by Molly Wright Adams containing ca.107 photographs. Images pertain to Molly's travels in the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1904.
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
V777 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Molly W. Adams
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
1 photo album (ca. 107 photographs : b&w prints)
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album compiled by Molly Wright Adams containing ca.107 photographs. Images pertain to Molly's travels in the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1904.
Notes
Some pages include annotations below photographs
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscape
Travel
Exploration
Environment
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Materials in file are fragile - handle with caution
Language
N/A
Conservation
Pages interleaved with acid-free issue paper in 2018
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Correspondence from Europe

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten letters and 6 postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin, between 1891 and 1903. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in Europe, including trips to Switzerland, Italy, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Date Range
1891
1893
1896
1902-1903
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 1
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Date Range
1891
1893
1896
1902-1903
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (6 postcards -- letters)
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten letters and 6 postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin, between 1891 and 1903. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in Europe, including trips to Switzerland, Italy, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Notes
Items in file are accompanied by two envelopes addressed to Catharine Elkin and her husband, Dr. William Elkin.
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Geographic Access
United States of America
Europe
Italy
Switzerland
England
Germany
Netherlands
Access Restrictions
Some materials in file are fragile - assistance from staff required
Language
English
Conservation
Some materials stored in mylar sleeves
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Letters, postcards and sketches

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters and six postcards sent from Molly Wright Adams to various family members between 1904 and 1905; and three ink drawings depicting climbers scaling mountains [possibly drawn by Molly]. Letters and postcards are primarily addressed to Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin [a…
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Drawing
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 4
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Drawing
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records -- 6 postcards -- 3 drawings
Scope & Content
File consists of letters and six postcards sent from Molly Wright Adams to various family members between 1904 and 1905; and three ink drawings depicting climbers scaling mountains [possibly drawn by Molly]. Letters and postcards are primarily addressed to Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin [addressed mostly as "Katy"]. Letters pertain to Molly's travels in California, New Mexico, and the American and Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Materials in file previously stored with one leather-bound journal and four miniature monthly planners [1904-1905]. Journal and planners have been renumbered and processed as file M555 / II / 1.
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Exploration
Travel
Recreation
Climbing
Hiking
Tourism
Geographic Access
United States of America
California
New Mexico
Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Some materials in file are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Related Material
M555 / II / 1 - journal and daybooks
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Letters to friends and family

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of several handwritten letters and four postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to family and friends including "Cousin Alice", "Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin] and "Helene" between 1906 and 1908. Contents pertain to daily life and Molly's travels in the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
1906 - 1908
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 5
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Date Range
1906 - 1908
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records -- 4 postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of several handwritten letters and four postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to family and friends including "Cousin Alice", "Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin] and "Helene" between 1906 and 1908. Contents pertain to daily life and Molly's travels in the Canadian Rockies and Japan.
Notes
File includes one torn fragment of a letter addressed to Molly Adams [sender unknown].
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Field
Japan
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Letters to Helene and Katy, 1904

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four personal letters which Molly Wright Adams sent to "Helene" and "Katy" [possibly her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin] in November 1904.
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 3
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of four personal letters which Molly Wright Adams sent to "Helene" and "Katy" [possibly her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin] in November 1904.
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Miniature journal and monthly planners

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Reference Code
M555 / II / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
M555
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / II / 1
GMD
Diary
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (5 volumes : 6.5 x 10 cm and 5 x 6.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Monthly planners accompanied in file by annotated storage envelope
Materials were previously stored with items in file M555 / I / A / 6 to 8
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Exploration
Travel
Recreation
Family and personal life
Hiking
Geographic Access
United States of America
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Molly Adams gravesite

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scanned image of the gravesite and tombstone of Mary "Molly" Wright Adams located in Kobe, Japan. Image was mailed to Colleen Skidmore from Marjorie Adams in 2016.
Date Range
2016
Reference Code
V777 / II / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
V777 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
V777 / II / 1
GMD
Photograph
Responsibility
Scan produced by Marjorie Adams; original photographer unknown
Date Range
2016
Physical Description
1 paper print of scanned photograph
Scope & Content
File consists of one scanned image of the gravesite and tombstone of Mary "Molly" Wright Adams located in Kobe, Japan. Image was mailed to Colleen Skidmore from Marjorie Adams in 2016.
Notes
Image in file accompanied by original mailing envelope
Storage Range
Box V772 - V807
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Grave
Memorial
Geographic Access
Japan
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned paper duplicates of materials donated in accession 2018.8685; includes scans of letters, one journal, postcards, planners and one album which belonged to Molly Wright Adams.
Date Range
2018
Reference Code
M555 / V777
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Album
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Sous-Fonds
M555
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / V777
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Album
Responsibility
Materials scanned in 2018
Date Range
2018
Physical Description
Scanned copies of text and one album
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned paper duplicates of materials donated in accession 2018.8685; includes scans of letters, one journal, postcards, planners and one album which belonged to Molly Wright Adams.
Notes
Reference scans for file M555/I/A/3 materials not included
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
United States of America
Japan
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
Image depicts view of rocky cliff next to a body of water [untitled, location unknown].
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1 / 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V777
M555
Series
V777 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1 / 2
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
1 album page with one photograph : 1 photograph
Scope & Content
Image depicts view of rocky cliff next to a body of water [untitled, location unknown].
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Travel
Language
N/A
Creator
[Molly Wright Adams created the album]
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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