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Cosette Faust Newton Scrapbook
Biographical NoteCosette Faust Newton - born Mary Cosette Faust - was born in July 1889 in Kemp, Texas. She received her first Ph.D. (in Philology)from Radcliffe University in 1916. She then married Frank Newton in 1918 and went on to earn a dozen professional and academic degrees. She lectured all over the world, held various academic posts, authored about 15 books of poetry and music, and amassed quite a collection of antique and Asian artifacts. She lived with her husband at 4005 Miramar in Highland Park, where they had a mock yacht - the S.S. Miramar - built in their backyard. The Newton's were sued by the city to remove the yacht and their appeals were eventually turned down in the State Supreme Court of Texas some 20 years later. She died 12 April 1975 at the age of 86. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThis scrapbook mostly covers the years from 1911 to 1916, when Cosette Faust attended Radcliffe University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and includes ticket stubs, correspondence, publications and programs pertaining to her academic and extracurricular activities. It is particularly valuable for those interested in the lives of highly educated, professional women in the early twentieth century. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsRestrictions on UseDue to the brittle condition of the scrapbook, no photocopying may be allowed, however, non-flash photography may be permissible. Physical Characteristics or Technical RequirementsThe scrapbook is very brittle and is being placed in its box as is - no preservation work has been attempted. Return to the Table of Contents
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Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationAcquisition InformationThe scrapbook was donated by Rose-Mary Rumbley in August 2004. Processing InformationProcessed by Brian Collins Return to the Table of Contents |
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