The Mary Constance Enslow Papers, 1892-1962.

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The Mary Constance Enslow Papers, 1892-1962.

A major portion of the Mary Constance Enslow papers consists of her genealogical notes and notebooks. There are copious notes on her family genealogy, both maternal and paternal, as well as notes compiled for other families. Included in this part of the collection are examples of her work as a designer of coats of arms and bookplates, and as a commercial artist. Books and printed material are contained in the collection; much of the printed material is made up of news clippings about a variety of subjects. There is an extensive clipping file concerning the royal family of England. Among her personal papers are family letters and news clippings, as well as scrapbooks and diaries. Correspondence is included in the papers, most of it concerning genealogical matters. Photographs and snapshots of family, friends, and subjects of personal interest are also a part of the collection.

4 1/2 linear feet of shelf space.

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Enslow, Mary Constance, 1892-1962

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Mary Constance Enslow was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on February 18, 1892. After graduation from Huntington High School in 1909, she attended Marshall College and was employed as a substitute teacher in Huntington area schools. In 1912 she went to Chicago to enroll at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Completing her studies in 1914, she began her career as a commercial artist, maintaining her own studio in the Fine Arts Building. As an artist, Miss Enslow did extensive work as an illustr...

Chicago Academy of Fine Arts

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