Vassar College Digital Library
Guide to the Alison Murphy Conner Papers, circa 1930

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Collection Summary

Repository: Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries
Creator: Conner, Alison Murphy, 1914-
Title: Alison (Murphy) Conner Papers
Dates: circa 1930
Quantity: 0.2 cubic feet (1 box)
Abstract: The collection consists of a draft of Alison (Murphy) Conner's book Every Which Way in Ireland, published in 1930, concerning her experiences in Ireland accompanying her father on a naturalist expedition.
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Biographical Note

Alison Barstow Murphy, a 1935 graduate of Vassar College, was born in Brooklyn, NY. Her father was a naturalist on the staff of the American Museum of Natural History and her mother was a member of the Society of Woman Geographers. Alison accompanied her father on many of his expeditions and wrote accounts of their experiences. In 1930, G. P. Putnam published her book, Every Which Way in Ireland, illustrated with photographs taken by Alison and her family. It was part of Putnam's series of books written by and for young people.

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Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of a draft of Alison (Murphy) Conner's book Every Which Way in Ireland, published in 1930, concerning her experiences in Ireland accompanying her father on a naturalist expedition.

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Access

This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to quote (publish) from unpublished or previously published material must be obtained as described in the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library.

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Subject Headings

Subjects:

  • Natural history--Ireland

Places:

  • Ireland--Description and travel

VCL Categories:

  • Literature and Writing
  • Nature and Natural History
  • Travel
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Encoding Information

Encoded by Laura Streett, August 2008.

Updated January 2009.

Updated by Emma Gronbeck, March 2023.

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Preferred Citation

Allison Murphy Conner Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.

Processing Information

Original processing date unknown.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Emeline M. Tavenner.

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Details
Abstract

The collection consists of a draft of Alison (Murphy) Conner's book , published in 1930, concerning her experiences in Ireland accompanying her father on a naturalist expedition.

Finding Aid Date
Dates: circa 1930
Collection Title
Alison (Murphy) Conner Papers