Amherst College Sabrina Collection
Scope and Contents
The Sabrina Collection contains histories, correspondence, articles and photographs relating to the statue "Sabrina," donated to the College in 1857 and the object of pranks and interclass rivalry for much of the time since.
Dates
- circa 1860-2010
Conditions Governing Access
There is no restriction on access to the Sabrina Collection for research use. Particularly fragile items are restricted for preservation purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
Requests for permission to publish material from the Sabrina Collection for research use should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.
Extent
2.5 Linear feet (1 records storage box, 2 archives boxes, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Histories, correspondence, articles and photographs relating to the statue Sabrina, donated to Amherst College in 1857 and the object of pranks and interclass rivalry for much of the time since.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into four series:
- Series 1: General, 1871-1998
- Series 2: Articles and Clippings, 1868-2006
- Series 3: Photographs, circa 1860-2006
- Series 4: Sabrina Materials of Newton F. McKeon (AC 1926), circa 1924-1982
- Sabrina (Statue) Subject Source: Local sources
Source
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Mariah Sakrejda-Leavitt
- Date
- 2007
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299
archives@amherst.edu