Elizabeth Light Anderson Scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-738

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains two scrapbooks created by Elizabeth Light Anderson during her time as a student at Whitman College. These scrapbooks, which date from 1933 to 1937, consist of newspaper clippings, cards and notes addressed to Anderson, ticket stubs and programs for various college sporting and performing arts events, a few photographs, and Whitman College publications. Anderson’s scrapbooks chronicle her experience as a Whitman College student during the mid 1930s. Materials related to her fiftieth college reunion in 1987 are also included.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1933-1937, 1987

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Sara Elizabeth Light Anderson was born on August 2, 1916 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Aaron and Nellie Light. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1933. She attended Whitman College, majored in biology, and graduated in 1937. During her time at Whitman she was part of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She earned a medical technology degree from Northwestern University Medical School and worked as a medical and research technician. She married John Anderson with whom she had two children. Elizabeth Anderson died circa 2019.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Elizabeth Light Anderson scrapbooks document Anderson’s time as a Whitman College student from 1933 to 1937, and also include materials from her fiftieth college reunion in 1987.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by John Anderson, Jr. in February 2020. The accession number associated with this donation is 2020-031.