Archive Record
Metadata
Collection |
Elizabeth Sarah Kite Papers |
Object ID |
MC002 |
Object Type |
Manuscript |
Title |
Elizabeth Sarah Kite papers, 1865-1954 |
Creator |
Kite, Elizabeth Sarah, 1864-1954. |
Scope & Content |
Two (2) document cases and one 1/2 document case Papers of Elizabeth Kite. See Finding Aid Elizabeth Sarah Kite (1864-1954) was a teacher, social scientist, historian, author, and archivist. Born in Philadelphia to Quaker parents, Kite was educated at Westtown Boarding school and the Philadelphia Friends’ Select School; and then studied extensively in Europe. In 1906, she converted to Catholicism, after her experiences with French Catholics. From 1909 to 1918, Kite was employed in the research laboratory at the Vineland Training School, and conducted research in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. She translated "Development of Intelligence in Children" and "The Intelligence of the Feeble-Minded" by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon (translation published 1916). She also researched and published on various historical topics, in particular the influence of French participation during the American Revolution, and served as the archivist for American Catholic Historical Society from 1932 to 1949. Kite became the first laywoman to receive an honorary doctorate of literature from Villanova University in 1933. The Elizabeth Sarah Kite papers date from 1865 to 1954, with bulk dates of 1890 to 1935, and document the life and literary endeavors of Elizabeth Sarah Kite. This collection contains mostly correspondence, including Kite family letters, as well as ephemera, poems, research notes, autobiographical writings, and drafts and published copies of articles written by Kite. |
Extent of Description |
1.1 linear ft., 3 boxes |
People |
Kite, Elizabeth Sarah, 1864-1954. Geoffroy, Theophile, 1870-1946. Kite (Cope), Anna Huldah, -1888. Kite, James, -1917. Kite, John Alban, -1891. Kite, John L. (John Letchworth), 1798-1878. Kite, Mary Anna, -1889. |
Subjects |
American Catholic Historical Society. Catholic Church. Catholic theological seminaries--France--Bethelainville. Catholic women. Conversion. Quakers. Westtown Boarding School. |
Access Conditions |
This collection is open to researchers. |
Finding Aids |
To view a full finding aid, click here *Materials in this collection have been digitized and can be viewed at the Digital Library @ Villanova University |
Dates of Creation |
1865-1954 |