Elizabeth College Collection, 1899-1974
Content Description
This collection contains yearbooks, programs, photographs, newsletters, catalogs, correspondence, scrapbooks, and textiles from the active years of Elizabeth College. It also contains some material later collected concerning Elizabeth College students, such as reunions. The bulk of the collection is dated 1900-1915.
Dates
- 1899 - 1974
- Majority of material found within 1900 - 1915
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public without restriction. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to duplicate or publish material from this collection must be obtained from the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Biographical / Historical
Elizabeth College was a four-year college for women, founded in 1896. It was located at what was then the end of Elizabeth Avenue, on property that had been the old Torrence homestead. Due to the Watts family’s large donation to the college, college president Dr. Charles B. King named it for his mother-in-law, Ann Elizabeth Watts. It was under the charge of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The college’s objective was to provide a broad education for women in the classics, mathematics, and sciences. Elizabeth College was best known for its Gerald Conservatory of Music, named for King’s brother-in-law.
In 1915, King moved the college to Salem, Virginia, where it merged with Virginia’s Roanoke College for Women. Many of Elizabeth College’s records were lost to a fire at Roanoke College in 1921. Presbyterian Hospital bought the Charlotte property in 1917, and the hospital moved into the main building. It continued in this capacity until 1980 when it was torn down to make way for Charlotte’s expansion.
Extent
0.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Elizabeth College was a four-year college for women, founded in 1896. It was located at what was then the end of Elizabeth Avenue, on property that had been the old Torrence homestead. Due to the Watts family’s large donation to the college, college president Dr. Charles B. King named it for his mother-in-law, Ann Elizabeth Watts. It was under the charge of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, whose objectives were to provide a broad education for women in the classics, mathematics, and sciences.
This collection contains catalogs, correspondence, photographs, programs, scrapbooks, textiles, and yearbooks. Materials are dated 1899-1974 (bulk of materials dated 1900-1915) and in good condition.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The immediate source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown.
Bibliography
Morrill, Dr. Dan L. and Nancy B. Thomas. “A Neighborhood Called Elizabeth.” http://www.elizabethcommunity.com/community/history
Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. “Elizabeth College.” http://www.cmstory.org/content/elizabeth-college-20
Condition Description
Materials are in good condition.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of this collection was completed by Sydney Carroll, February 2021.
- Commencement ceremonies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Elizabeth College (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Programs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scrapbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Textiles Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Universities and colleges--Curricula--Catalogs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Yearbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Elizabeth College Collection, 1899-1974
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Sydney Carroll
- Date
- 2021-02-01
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Repository
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202 USA
carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org
