Robbie Emily Dunn Siske Notebook

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0346

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Robbie Emily Dunn Siske Notebook dates from 1932-1933. It is a black and white composition book for a Biology 21 course at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina. The Notebook contains some notations on the verso pages and labeled pencil drawings on the recto pages. Also includes some paper inserts and graded work.

Dates

1932 - 1933

Creator

Siske, Robbie Emily Dunn (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical or Historical Information

Robbie Emily Dunn Siske of Greensboro, North Carolina was a student at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro), graduating in 1935 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. While attending the college, Siske was a member of the Dikean Society, German Club, Education Club, Honor Roll, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet (1 scrapbook box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Robbie Emily Dunn Siske was a student at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, graduating in 1935 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

The Robbie Emily Dunn Siske Notebook dates from 1932 - 1933. The Notebook contains some Biology 21 course notations on the verso pages and labeled pencil drawings on the recto pages.

Method of Acquisition

Transferred from Classed Archives in September, 2008.

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