Papers, 1950-1955.

ArchivalResource

Papers, 1950-1955.

Contains cards, letters, telegrams, and guest register relating to EW's 90th birthday luncheon (1955); diplomas; correspondence with publisher (1951-1952); newspaper clippings relating to publications; and a tribute to Sister Elizabeth Kenny written by EW (1950).

.5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7649408

University of Chicago Library

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Wallace, Elizabeth, 1865-1960

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Elizabeth Wallace was born in 1865. She attended Wellesley College, graduating in 1886. In 1892, she began two years as a fellow at the University of Chicago. Wallace began her academic career as Dean of Women and instructor in Spanish at Knox College from 1894 to 1896. After studying in France for a year she became an instructor in French literature at the University of Chicago. In 1923, Wallace became Professor of French literature at the University. She was also a dea...

Kenny, Elizabeth, 1886-1952

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Elizabeth Kenny, the daughter of Michael and Mary Kenny, was born September 20, 1886 in New South Wales, Australia. At 16 she graduated from St. Ursula's College, Queensland, Australia. She received her nursing training at a private hospital and served as a nurse in the Australian bush country from 1911 to 1914. It was during this period that she encountered her first case of infantile paralysis (1909) and developed her treatment for the disease. During World War I Kenny served as a...