Scrapbook albums compiled by Elizabeth Maria Margaret Story, 1866-1941, secretary of the Scottish National Red Cross Hospital Ladies Executive Committee

Scope and Content

Albums containing autographs, presscuttings, photographs, greetings cards and other documents. Compiled by Elma Story.

  • MS Gen 1694/1: Album of presscuttings, cards, photographs and other documents. Includes many items relating to University of Glasgow, Glasgow Artists' War Fund and Scottish National Red Cross Hospital, Kroonstad. 1900-1906
  • MS Gen 1694/2: Album of autographs, with photographs and other illustrations. Includes many items relating to University of Glasgow and views of Scottish buildings, etc. 1894-1937
  • MS Gen 1964/3: Album of Christmas and other greetings cards. 1877-20th century

Administrative / Biographical History

Elizabeth Maria Margaret Story was born in 1866 and was generally known as Elma. In 1899 she was elected vice-president of the Lady Artists Club, Glasgow, Scotland, and by 1900 was secretary of the Ladies' Executive Committee of the Scottish National Red Cross Hospital that was situated at Kroonstad, South Africa. She died in 1941.

Arrangement

The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received

Access Information

Access is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Acquisition Information

Gift : Estate of Helen Story (sister of Elizabeth Story) : 1943 : ACCN 2520

Other Finding Aids

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 247 procedures

Custodial History

Held by the family of Elizabeth Story

Originally accessioned as printed books: 631-633-1943, shelved at Bh25-c.24-26

Accruals

None expected

Geographical Names