This collection consists of 33 linear feet of material created and collected by missionary educator and speaker (Clara) Lavinia Scott (1907-1997) spanning circa the 1860s-1998, with particularly rich coverage surrounding her nearly 40 years (1932-1974) living and working as a missionary educator in present-day KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. This includes professional correspondence and materials created by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), the United Church Board for World Ministries (UCBWM), the United Church of Christ (UCC), and South Africa\u2019s mission schools, particularly Inanda Seminary where Lavinia served as Principal for over 30 years (1936-1969). The collection also includes materials related to Lavinia\u2019s personal life, including family, friends, and personal travels, such as educational records, creative writings, correspondence, souvenir postcards, and 45 individual daily diaries which cover nearly every year between 1920-1997, as well as over 3,000 personal and professional photographs and slides.<\/p>\n
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From the Lavinia Scott papers, C0506. Inscription on back: “Giving the Inanda report at the Umkandhlu in July ’48. This is the ‘General Council’ of our churches. The pastor nearer me is the one who led our Anniversary Sunday service.”<\/em><\/h6>\n <\/p>\n
The opening event, held on Wednesday March 13, began with remarks from donor Dr. Peter Stearns, Lavinia\u2019s nephew and former GMU Provost and Professor of History. Dr. Stearns spoke about the history of the collection\u2019s materials and Lavinia\u2019s life and work. These remarks were followed by a presentation from SCRC Processing Manager Meghan Glasbrenner, who processed the Lavinia Scott papers from September 2022 \u2013 August 2023.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Peter Stearns (left) and Meghan Glasbrenner (right) speaking at the Collection Opening event<\/em><\/h6>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vault217.gmu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Collection-Opening_04.jpg?resize=582%2C437&ssl=1\")
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Q&A session with event attendees<\/em><\/h6>\n <\/p>\n
In addition to providing a preview of the collection\u2019s contents, these remarks also highlighted potential areas of research within the materials, such as the experiences of women missionaries (with particular emphasis on Lavinia Scott), the history and evolution of South Africa\u2019s mission schools, and the stories of many of the schools\u2019 students and families. This was followed by a Q&A session and concluded with an exhibition of selected items.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Stearns and Meghan Glasbrenner answered questions and talked with attendees throughout the exhibition<\/em><\/h6>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vault217.gmu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Collection-Opening_01.jpg?resize=582%2C388&ssl=1\")
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Inanda Seminary magazine “Ezakwamahedwards”, 1946, 1960-1961, 1965, 1967-1985, 1991, 1993-1994. Lavinia Scott papers, C0506, Box 15, Folders 4-10, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.<\/em><\/h6>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vault217.gmu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Collection-Opening_03.jpg?resize=582%2C388&ssl=1\")
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Cardboard backed family and personal photographs, circa 1870s-1970s. Lavinia Scott papers, C0506, Box 37, Folders 3-5, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.<\/em><\/h6>\n <\/p>\n
The full finding aid for the Lavinia Scott papers (C0506) can now be accessed online at the following URL: https:\/\/aspace.gmu.edu\/resources\/c0506<\/a><\/span><\/span>. For reference or appointment inquiries please visit our website<\/a><\/span><\/span>, email us at speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span>, or call 703-993-2220.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Follow SCRC on Social Media and look out for future posts on our\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/a><\/span>, and\u00a0<\/em>Twitter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0accounts. To search the collections\u00a0held at Special Collections Research Center, go to our\u00a0<\/em>website<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and browse the finding aids by subject or title. You may also e-mail\u00a0us at\u00a0<\/em>speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or call 703-993-2220 if you would like to schedule an appointment, request materials, or if you have questions.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and George Mason University (GMU) Libraries recently hosted an event celebrating the official opening of the Lavinia Scott papers. 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Q&A session with event attendees<\/em><\/h6>\n <\/p>\n
In addition to providing a preview of the collection\u2019s contents, these remarks also highlighted potential areas of research within the materials, such as the experiences of women missionaries (with particular emphasis on Lavinia Scott), the history and evolution of South Africa\u2019s mission schools, and the stories of many of the schools\u2019 students and families. This was followed by a Q&A session and concluded with an exhibition of selected items.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Stearns and Meghan Glasbrenner answered questions and talked with attendees throughout the exhibition<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/p>\n
Inanda Seminary magazine “Ezakwamahedwards”, 1946, 1960-1961, 1965, 1967-1985, 1991, 1993-1994. Lavinia Scott papers, C0506, Box 15, Folders 4-10, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/p>\n
Cardboard backed family and personal photographs, circa 1870s-1970s. Lavinia Scott papers, C0506, Box 37, Folders 3-5, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.<\/em><\/h6>\n <\/p>\n
The full finding aid for the Lavinia Scott papers (C0506) can now be accessed online at the following URL: https:\/\/aspace.gmu.edu\/resources\/c0506<\/a><\/span><\/span>. For reference or appointment inquiries please visit our website<\/a><\/span><\/span>, email us at speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span>, or call 703-993-2220.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Follow SCRC on Social Media and look out for future posts on our\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/a><\/span>, and\u00a0<\/em>Twitter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0accounts. To search the collections\u00a0held at Special Collections Research Center, go to our\u00a0<\/em>website<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and browse the finding aids by subject or title. You may also e-mail\u00a0us at\u00a0<\/em>speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or call 703-993-2220 if you would like to schedule an appointment, request materials, or if you have questions.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and George Mason University (GMU) Libraries recently hosted an event celebrating the official opening of the Lavinia Scott papers. 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Inanda Seminary magazine “Ezakwamahedwards”, 1946, 1960-1961, 1965, 1967-1985, 1991, 1993-1994. Lavinia Scott papers, C0506, Box 15, Folders 4-10, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/p>\n
Cardboard backed family and personal photographs, circa 1870s-1970s. Lavinia Scott papers, C0506, Box 37, Folders 3-5, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.<\/em><\/h6>\n <\/p>\n
The full finding aid for the Lavinia Scott papers (C0506) can now be accessed online at the following URL: https:\/\/aspace.gmu.edu\/resources\/c0506<\/a><\/span><\/span>. For reference or appointment inquiries please visit our website<\/a><\/span><\/span>, email us at speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span>, or call 703-993-2220.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Follow SCRC on Social Media and look out for future posts on our\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/a><\/span>, and\u00a0<\/em>Twitter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0accounts. To search the collections\u00a0held at Special Collections Research Center, go to our\u00a0<\/em>website<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and browse the finding aids by subject or title. You may also e-mail\u00a0us at\u00a0<\/em>speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or call 703-993-2220 if you would like to schedule an appointment, request materials, or if you have questions.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and George Mason University (GMU) Libraries recently hosted an event celebrating the official opening of the Lavinia Scott papers. 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The full finding aid for the Lavinia Scott papers (C0506) can now be accessed online at the following URL: https:\/\/aspace.gmu.edu\/resources\/c0506<\/a><\/span><\/span>. For reference or appointment inquiries please visit our website<\/a><\/span><\/span>, email us at speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span>, or call 703-993-2220.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and George Mason University (GMU) Libraries recently hosted an event celebrating the official opening of the Lavinia Scott papers. 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