Personal Papers of Carrie Watson 1870-1940

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Personal Papers of Carrie Watson 1870-1940

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/5836177514

Watson was a librarian at the University of Kansas from 1887-1921, whose main library building is named in her honor. This collection contains photographs, genealogies, correspondence, and a manuscript.

2 linear ft (2 boxes)

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives

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Watson, Carrie Morehouse, 1858-1943.

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Watson graduated from KU in 1877 and was hired as an Assistant Librarian. She was promoted to Head Librarian in 1887 and retired in 1921. In 1924 the library moved from Spooner Hall to its current home, which was named Watson Library in her honor. She died in 1943. From the guide to the Personal Papers of Carrie Watson, 1870-1940, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives) ...