Name/Title
Castor Scrapbook PagesEntry/Object ID
2026.1.161Description
(a) The image displays a collage of vintage newspaper clippings arranged on a scrapbook page collected by Florence Castor in and around the early 1900s. The clippings cover various topics, including a program for a Joint Teachers Meeting, updates on local events, and mentions of a grand opera performance involving a Mrs. Clarke. Additionally, there is an article about the record class at the university, a note about library usage, and various announcements from the town of Edgerton, Wisconsin. (b) The image also depicts a collection of vintage newspaper clippings neatly arranged on a page, featuring various articles and columns printed in black and white text. Headlines include topics such as "Mauretania is After Records," "Mrs. Harry Donald Clark Tells of Life as an Opera Singer," and "Library School Graduates Its Record Class." An illustration titled "Prof. Simp's Researches" is visible, showing a caricature of a professor conducting an experiment. Handwritten annotations by Florence Castor are present along the margins.Context
Florence Castor created a very large scrapbook of newspaper clippings from various newspapers including Waseca and other areas in Minnesota and surrounding states reflecting her interests, her travel, and her university days.Cataloged By
PfenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
ScrapbookNomenclature Primary Object Term
AlbumNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Width
12-1/2 inLength
16-1/2 inCreate Date
September 24, 2026Update Date
October 4, 2026
