Emmett Edward Doherty scrapbook and loose photograph collection
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the scrapbook and loose photographs of GW student Emmett Edward Doherty. It also contains one copy of "The University Hatchet," with an article about the conference of an Honorary Degree to King Albert of Belgium. One of the loose photographs is of Warren G. Harding's Presidential Inauguration.
Dates
- 1919-1921
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Biographical / Historical
Emmett Edward Doherty was a student at GW and was active in the Sigma Chi Fraternity in 1920 and 1921. Although little else is known about him, including his graduation date, there is evidence in online court files from the late 1920s that he may have become an Assistant US Attorney in Los Angeles, California.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection was donated by the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives located in Butte, Montana. It includes the scrapbook and loose photographs of GW student Emmett Edward Doherty. It also contains one copy of "The University Hatchet." One of the loose photographs is of Warren G. Harding's Presidential Inauguration.
Collection Organization
Arranged alphabetically.
Physical Location
Materials are stored off-site, and will require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives, January 14, 2015 [2015.005]
- Doherty, Emmet Edward
- George Washington University -- Students Subject Source: Local sources
Source
- Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives (Donor, Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Emmett Edward Doherty scrapbook and loose photograph collection, 1919-1921
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
