Collection consists of: 2 boxes of botanical drawings part of Ethel Sargant's botanical library which was bequeathed to the College. Also: M Jourdain, 'An Outdoor Breviary' 1909; poems by M Jourdain 1911; Joan Arden (Millicent Jourdain) 'Unfulfilment' 1924; Photograph of E Sargant's mother not dated; photograph of E Sargant by Mrs Breglia (formerly Mrs Jourdain) not dated; E Sargant, The Family Tree of Flowering Plants' 1906; E Sargant, 'Lady Catherine's [pseud.] poetical works'; E Sargant to M Jourdain ('Queen') 18 July 1916; 'Relatives of Ethel Sargant' photocopy.
Personal Papers of Ethel Sargant
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- Dates of Creation1906-1924
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description3 boxes
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Administrative / Biographical History
Ethel Sargant was born in 1863. She was educated at the North London Collegiate School (under Miss Buss). She studied Natural Sciences at Girton College 1881-1885. She later worked at Kew Gardens. Elected Fellow of Girton in 1913. Bequeathed her botanical library and bookcases to the Girton College Library.
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Archivist's Note
Collection Description taken from Genesis in Sep 2008 as part of Genesis 2008 Project. Description by Catherine Burke, Genesis Project Officer 17/01/2002