College Books, 1903 - 1911

Series — flat box: MSS 044 Box 02

Identifier: MSS 044-1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series consists of five hardbound books containing plays by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), annotated by Berner during her studies at the Emerson College of Oratory. Books are from the New Rolfe Shakespeare series edited by William J. Rolfe and published by the American Book Company from 1903 to 1911.

Dates

1903 - 1911

Creator

From the Collection: Babbitt, Ethel Berner (Person)

Language of Materials

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. No materials may be taken out of or borrowed from the Emerson College Archives & Special Collections.

Extent

5 books

Additional Description

Arrangement

Titles are arranged according to the dates of use, as indicated by Berner's notes in the inside pages. Undated texts were placed last, arranged alphabetically by title.

Physical Location

General

'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing' are not dated; however, they contain the handwriting style Berner used in the earlier years of her study, circa 1916-1917.