Scrapbook I., 11/28/1885-10/28/1888

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 41561

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren papers consist of one scrapbook intact, containing material dating from 1885 through 1888; a fragment of a scrapbook, containing material dating 1877 through 1879; and one tintype, possibly of the Irish statesman, Charles Stewart Parnell. The following description of this collection begins with the complete scrapbook, designated Scrapbook I. The fragmented Scrapbook II follows, with the tintype as the last item in the collection. Itemization of material within each scrapbook is by page number pencilled in [ ] on each page. Inserts glued in between proper pages are designated with a page number followed by a letter [a, b, or c]. Terms in the Index are referenced by the page numbers in [ ]. To distinguish between the two scrapbooks, check folder numbers to the right of the index. Datespan: 1877-1888 Size: 0.25 linear feet, 1 box

The Georgetown University Archives houses a fair amount of material about the Dahlgren family. This includes 4 folders in the Alumni Files about John Vinton Dahlgren, including autograph letters from him to various university administrators. In addition, files, comprising 0.50 linear feet, are available on the Dahlgren Memorial Chapel located on the main campus of the university. The chapel was a gift of John Vinton and his wife Eliza Drexel, built in memory of their son, Joseph Drexel Dahlgren who died in infancy (1891). He is buried now in the chapel in the Dahlgren family crypt. Cardinal James Gibbons officiated at the laying of the cornerstone to the chapel in May 1892. Information concerning other donations from the Dahlgren family to Georgetown University is also available from the University Archives.

Dates

11/28/1885-10/28/1888

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

[p.67] @ "Woman's True Sphere" (The Catholic Citizen, July 14, 1888). Quotes a response by MVD to an essay read by N. Cary, entitled, "Woman's True Sphere," at the commencement exercises of St. Catherine's Academy. Concerning women's suffrage, MVD states, "We [women] hold the balance of power so long as we remain a neutral force and non combatants. It is our noblest mission to calm and soothe the passions of men." @ "Widows of Four Famous Men." Same article by Mary Logan Tucker concerning Dahlgren war memorabilia. (See article on p. 65.) @ 2 news items (August 1888) listing guests visiting MVD at her South Mountain home. @ [p.69] @ "Arousing Reception" (The Valley Register, August 3, 1888). Relates the occasion of a sojourn by senators John J. Ingalls and John Sherman at the Dahlgren estate on South Mountain. @ "An Impromptu Meeting on the Mountain Top" (Herald Torch Light, Hagerstown, August 22, 1888). Same subject as above. @ Small news item mentioning that MVD's son, "Eric Dahlgren, will in a few days enter Harvard College" (September 18, 1888). @ [pp. 71-74] "The Woodley Lane Ghost" (The Evening Star, c. 1888). A short story written by MVD. @ [p.74] @ "A Sketch of Mrs. Dahlgren" (The Evening Star, October 24, 1888). Article quotes from a biographical sketch of MVD originally published in a book entitled, "Daughters of America." A following article appearing in Church News, October 28, 1888, cites as offensive a phrase in the latter quotation which describes MVD as "a devoted Romanist." @ Anonymous letter to the editor of The Evening Star, n.d. The article counters the accusation that the sufragette movement is tantamount to anarchy.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DAHLGREN, MADELEINE V. - WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE: COMMENTS [67]: Printed Item

INGALLS, JOHN J. - REFERENCE [69]: Printed Item

SHERMAN, JOHN - REFERENCE [69]: Printed Item

DAHLGREN, ERIC BERNARD - REFERENCE [[69]: Printed Item

DAHLGREN, MADELEINE V. - "WOODLEY LANE GHOST" (SHORTSTORY) [71-74]: Other Types

DAHLGREN, MADELEINE V. - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF [74]: Printed Item

WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE - ARTICLE ABOUT [74]: Printed Item

WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE - SEE: DAHLGREN, MADELEINE V. - WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE: Printed Item

TUCKER, MARY LOGAN - "WIDOWS OF FOUR FAMOUS MEN" (ARTICLE) [67]: Printed Item