Sage College mock epic poem
Collection — manuscript box: 48 - folder 1
Identifier: 37-5-3977m
Scope and content
Mock epic poem (partial) about a smallpox epidemic at Cornell University in January of 1883 describes the reactions of women students at Sage College, vaccination of students, and fumigation of people, clothing, and rooms.
Dates
- 1883.
Creator
- Cornell University. Sage College (Organization)
Language of Material
In English.
Biographical / Historical
In January of 1883, the university was threatened by an outbreak of smallpox, and the entire college community was vaccinated.
Extent
1 items. (1 items.)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)