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Zelda Haus Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. Acc. 2008.134A

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Scope and Contents

The Zelda Haus Papers cover her time at both Marion Junior College and Susquehanna University.  Haus attended Marion Junior College, a woman's college, from 1923 to 1925.  While there she took part in numerous religiously focused organizations such as the Lutheran League.  These organizations focused on both domestic issues and international issues such as the Armenian Genocide.  In 1925, Haus enrolled in Susquehanna University, located on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.  While there she devoted much of her time to attaining her teacher's certificate.  Haus maintained regular correspondence with her family, particularly her mother, and friends throughout this time period.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1927

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Biographical Information:

Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L. Raymond Haus, Zelda Haus attended Marion Junior College in Marion, Virginia from 1923 to 1926. While there, she took an active role in various religiously focused student organizations. She then attended Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania from 1926 to 1927, where she devoted much of her time to attaining her teaching certificate. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Extent

0.40 Linear Feet

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is arranged into three series: Series 1: Correspondence, 1922-1927; Series 2: Other Materials, 1923-1927; Series 3: Empty Envelopes, 1923-1927.

Acquisition Information:

Purchase.

Title
Guide to the Zelda Haus Papers
Author
Finding Aid Authors: Peter Klicker.
Date
2009-03-01
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The collection description/finding aid is written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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