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Lida Blanche McIlvaine Duggan papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-114-MS

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

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.

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

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610