Alma J. Matson Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 822
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of the book, Le Clair on Beauty Culture by Mm. LeClair and includes notes by Ms. Matson. There are also operator’s licenses from 1939 to 1955, a personal complexion analysis from Max Factor, a hairdresser’s examination review for the state board and a brochure for the New York Hairdressing Academy.
This collection also includes a photograph of a group of women that Ms. Matson worked with and/or knew. It has been separated out, and placed into Photo 536.
This collection also includes a photograph of a group of women that Ms. Matson worked with and/or knew. It has been separated out, and placed into Photo 536.
Dates
- 1934-1955
Creator
- Matson, Alma J. (Person)
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Copyrights
Copyrights to this collection is held by the Institute.
Biography
Alma Josephine Matson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 2, 1919. She was the daughter of Gustaf and Ragna (Pederson) Matson. Her father died when she was a year old, and she moved with her mother to Almora, Minnesota, where she spent her childhood. She trained at the New York Hairdressing Academy, run by Willis F. Walford at 109 Broadway in Fargo, North Dakota. She held an operator’s license for hairdressing through the state of Minnesota for several years as well. She eventually moved to Kent, Washington. She died on December 18, 1954, at the age of 35.
Extent
14 Items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection includes a copy of the book, Le Clair on Beauty Culture by Mm. LeClair and includes notes by Ms. Matson. There are also operator’s licenses from 1939 to 1955, a personal complexion analysis from Max Factor, a hairdresser’s examination review for the state board and a brochure for the New York Hairdressing Academy.
Provenance
Rick and Sonia Gaston, 2015 (2015-002irs)
Separated Materials - Photograph
1 photographic print, a class photo of the New York Hairdressing Academy is processed into Photo 536.
Property rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
Creator
- Matson, Alma J. (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Alma J. Matson Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu