Eunice Hawkins papers

Collection

Identifier: MC078

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

A collection of photographs, including nearly 200 stereocards, and a family photo album probably circa late nineteenth century; ephemera, such as travel brochures; and artifacts, including five pocket watches and one wrist watch. Many of the photographs and travel brochures pertain to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. A folder of postcards from around Maine, New England, and other parts of the U.S. is also included.

Dates

mid 19th - early 20th c.

Creator

Hawkins, Eunice, 1899-2000 (Person)

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical Note

Eunice Hawkins was born in Lisbon, New Hampshire on March 14, 1899 to Frank A. and Ella Florence (Atwood) Hawkins. She graduated from Bates College in 1921. Following college, she taught French, Latin, and history in Camden, Thomaston, Howland (Me.), and later in Lisbon and Franklin (N.H.) schools. She took additional courses at Bates Summer School and at Middlebury College. She lived in Franklin, New Hampshire for many years, and also served as the local librarian and organist at the United Methodist Church. She died on November 11, 2000 at the age of 101.

Extent

4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photographs, ephemera, and artifacts collected by Eunice Hawkins, Bates class of 1921. Much of the material pertains to travel in New England, especially in the White Mountains.