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Elizabeth Hollister Frost papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.F93

Biographical/Historical note

Elizabeth (Hollister) Frost was born in Rochester, New York, and was a descendant of Thurlow Weed. On June 3, 1916, she married Elliott Park Frost who was a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester. After his death in 1926, Mrs. Frost began to write poetry and her first book of poems, The Lost Lyrist, was published in 1928. Two other books of poetry, Hovering Shadow (1929) and The Closed Gentian (1931) followed. In 1938 she wrote her first novel, The Wedding Ring, which was published earlier in England under the title of The Good Pain. She later wrote two other novels: This Side of Land (1942) and Mary and the Spinners (1948). On April 16, 1932 she married Walter Dabney Blair. She died April 9, 1958.

Scope and Contents

The Elizabeth Hollister Frost Papers consist mainly of newspaper reviews of her books of poetry and novels. The papers also include correspondence, material relating to the poem "Revolving June" written by Mrs. Frost for Rochester's centennial in 1934, and biographical material pertaining to Mrs. Frost.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1927-1950

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 box(es)

Access

The Elizabeth Hollister Frost Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were the gift of Thomas G. Spencer, March 15, 1966.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Elizabeth Hollister Frost Papers, A.F93, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Elizabeth Hollister Frost papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

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Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA