Lida Blanche McIlvaine Duggan papers
Scope and Contents
These papers relate to the schooldays of her son, Timothy Loyola Duggan (1906-1976), at the New Orleans College of Oratory and Elocution from which institution she also had graduated. Included are two bound volumes of dated, typewritten lessons and teachers' notes from the College. Pasted into one of the volumes are letters, photographs, clippings, programs, and other materials relating to Timothy's school work and extracurricular activities and to Mrs. Duggan's own continuing friendship with Lily C. Whitaker, co-founder of the College. Most of the letters are from Miss Whitaker. Also included are loose materials similar to those pasted into the volume.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1932
Creator
- Duggan, Lida Blanche McIlvaine, Mrs., 1877-1953 (Person)
- Whitaker, Lily C. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Mrs. Duggan, the wife of Dr. Timothy A. Duggan, was a teacher and housewife. She attended the New Orleans College of Oratory and Elocution. Whitaker was co-founder of the New Orleans College of Oratory and Elocution.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (Items 1 & 2 are in the oversize manuscript collection with numbers O13-1 and O13-2.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1985.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
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