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Theresa Mary Hersum Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1632

Scope and Contents

A scrapbook compiled by Jackson while a student at the University of Maine. It contains photographs, programs, and memorabilia pertaining to students and activities on campus.

Dates

  • 1921-1924

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

Theresa Mary Jackson, the daughter of George A. and Elizabeth Jackson, was born on May 2, 1902, in China, Maine. She received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Maine in 1924 and a master's degree in European history from Radcliffe College. Following her marriage to Charles R. Hersum in 1927, she lived in Cologne, Germany and later in Budapest. While there she was appointed an intelligence analyst in the office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Intelligence in the War Dept. After World War II, she returned to Washington, D.C. Theresa Jackson Hersum died on Dec. 19, 1960.

Extent

1 volume (31 x 44 cm.)

Language of Materials

English

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Theresa Mary Hersum Scrapbook
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
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 University Archives Repository

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