Elizabeth Van Santvoord papers

Collection

Identifier: D.451

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Elizabeth Van Schaack was born in 1824. She married George Van Santvoord, a prominent jurist and author. She and her husband lived in Kinderhook, New York. Elizabeth Santvoord contributed writing pieces to magazines and newspapers, including The Democratic Review, Oliver Optics Magazine, The Independent and The Galaxy. She often used the pseudonyms, "Thekla" and "Aunt Herusha".

Elizabeth Van Santvoord died in 1913.

Scope and Contents

The Elizabeth Van Santvoord Papers are comprised of one series: Writings. That series contains Santvoord's essays, poems and writing fragments. Her writings date from circa 1840-1890.

Creator

Van Santvoord, Elizabeth, 1824-1913 (Person)

Dates

Creation: circa 1840-1890

Language of Materials

English

Extent

0.25 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract

The Elizabeth Van Santvoord Papers represent a collection of her manuscript essays, poems and writing fragments.

Access

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

Use

Reproductions are made upon request but can be subject to restrictions. Permission to publish materials from the collection must currently be requested. Please note that some materials may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information contact rarebks@library.rochester.edu

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Elizabeth Van Santvoord Papers, D.451, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester