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Kents Hill School Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1217-sc

Scope and Contents

A scrapbook from an unidentified compiler containing newspaper clippings from 1909 through 1915 about the Kents Hill School in Kents Hill (Readfield), Maine.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909-1915

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

The Kents Hill School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school in Readfield, Maine. It was founded by Luther Sampson in 1824 as the Maine Wesleyan Seminary; its name was changed in 1860 to Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and Female Collegiate Institute to reflect its admission of women. In 1863 the name was changed to Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and Female College, and later it became Kents Hill School.

Extent

1 volume (23 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A scrapbook from an unidentified compiler containing newspaper clippings from 1909 through 1915 about the Kents Hill School in Kents Hill (Readfield), Maine.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from S. Paleologus, Bensalem, Pa. in November 2005.

General

Title supplied by cataloger.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Subject

Title
Guide to the Kents Hill School Scrapbook
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686