Rights: Property rights reside with Lawrence University. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the University Archivist.
Acquisition Note:
Some materials transferred to the Archives by Mark Breseman, 2000-03-28.
Related Materials:
See also Bjorklunden Collection, LU-RG08-024.
Preferred Citation: Winifred Boynton Collection. LU-MS-194. Lawrence University Archives, Seeley G. Mudd Library, Appleton, Wisconsin.
Scope and Contents: This collection consists primarily of papers and photographs documenting Winifred Boynton's time as owner and caretaker of the Bjorklunden Lodge and Chapel from its purchase in 1928 to the bequeathing of the estate to Lawrence University by Winifred and her husband, Donald, in 1963. Materials continue past 1963, including records regarding her honarary master of arts degree from Lawrence University in 1964. Additional materials include personal writings, children's art pieces, copies of the Saturday Evening Post, and articles regarding her passing and legacy.