Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Carol Droessler Collection of Alice in Wonderland Memorabilia
LU.378
6.08 Linear Feet
3 legal-sized Hollinger boxes, 1 bankers box, and 3 flat boxes
1985-1998
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Biographical / Historical
Carol Elizabeth Stoops Droessler graduated from Longwood College in 1950. While attending Longwood Carol was a member of the Rotunda Staff, Dramatic Club, Newman Club and Cotillion Club. She married Earl Droessler in the 1950s. Throughout her life, Carol was interested in Lewis Carroll's Alice books. She collected published editions of his books, memorabilia and ephemera of Lewis Carroll and Alice. She joined the Lewis Carroll Society of North America in the late 1980s, and attended meetings of the organization and participated in tours and lectures.
Custodial History
Items were collected by Carol Droessler who made plans to donate the collection to Longwood in April 1998. Her husband Earl Droessler officially donated the collection to Greenwood Library after her death in 1998.
Scope and Contents
The collection includes memorabilia and ephemera related mostly to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but also includes items related to Alice Through the Looking Glass. The collection also includes papers, correspondence and photos related to Carol's membership in the Lewis Carroll Society of North America.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions governing access for research purposes.
Related Materials
The Droessler Collection in Greenwood Library's Special Collection is a collection of books donated by Earl Droessler at the same times as these memorabilia items. The books include a multitude of editions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice through the Looking Glass, and other books by or about Lewis Carroll and his Alice books. For a listing of the publications, search the Longwood University Greenwood Library Catalog.
Memorabilia01 of 07Alice in Wonderland McDonalds Happy Meal toy1 Object01 of 07Alice soap1 Object01 of 07Alice with flamingo folk art statue1 Object01 of 07Alice in Wonderland stamp1 Object01 of 07White rabbit herald ornament1 Object01 of 07White rabbit time ornament1 Object01 of 07Alice with flamingo ornament1 Object01 of 07My Alice in Wonderland notebook1 Object02 of 07Alice in Wonderland sticker books1 Object02 of 07Alice in Wonderland paper doll books1 Object02 of 07Alice paper doll set1 Object02 of 073D Birthday cards1 Object02 of 07Alice in Wonderland sheet stickers1 Object02 of 07Printed Alice postcards1 Object02 of 07Alice & Carroll related cards1 Object02 of 07Irene Macdonald, Flo Rankin and Mary MacDonald at Elm Lodge1 Object02 of 07Printed Alice postcards1 Object02 of 07Tea party napkin1 Object02 of 07Alice hanging decorations1 Object02 of 07Bookmarks1 Object02 of 07Bookplates1 Object02 of 07The bookkeeper bookmark book1 Object02 of 07Alice ornaments book1 Object02 of 07Alice in Wonderland note cards1 Object02 of 07Alice's writing case1 Object02 of 07Alice in Wonderland story book & note cards with envelopes1 Object02 of 07Alice notecards with envelopes "The Herald" and "A Mad Tea Party"1 Object02 of 07Contact book with pencil (Alice's Trial)1 Object02 of 07Small notebook (Alice and White Rabbit)1 Object02 of 07Secret notebook (Humpty Dumpty)1 Object02 of 07Secret notebook (Alice and White Rabbit)1 Object02 of 07VHS Tape1 Object02 of 07Alice in Wonderland Bookends2 Object03 of 07Alice and the Red Queen tin1 Object05 of 07Alice in Wonderland notched cards1 Object05 of 07Alice English breakfast tea tin1 Object05 of 07Alice Earl Grey tea tin1 Object05 of 07Crank music Box "Down the Rabbit Hole"1 Object05 of 07Silver pocket watch napkin holder1 Object05 of 07Pewter pocket watch napkin holder1 Object05 of 07Plastic pencil sharpeners (Cheshire Cat, Alice, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter)1 Object05 of 07Plastic White Rabbit1 Object05 of 07Disney Alice in Wonderland mug1 Object05 of 07Playing card decoration1 Object05 of 07White Rabbit cloth Christmas ornament1 Object05 of 07Alice in Wonderland pattern fork1 Object05 of 07Alice in Wonderland pattern baby fork1 Object05 of 07Alice as Queen pin1 Object05 of 07"Drink Me" potions1 Object05 of 07Alice in Wonderland 1997 calendar1 Folder199706 of 07Alice in Wonderland party book1 Folder06 of 07Alice in Wonderland coloring book1 Folder06 of 07Alice in Wonderland Thailand coloring book1 Folder06 of 07Alice in Wonderland coloring book1 Folder06 of 07Favorite Fairy Tales coloring book1 Folder06 of 07Alice in Wonderland coloring book (Pictures by John Tenniel)1 Folder06 of 07Alice in Wonderland Metropolitan Magnets1 Folder06 of 07Alice in Wonderland gift bag1 Folder06 of 07Humpty Dumpty art print1 Folder06 of 07The King and Lawyers art print1 Folder06 of 07Korean Alice photocopies1 Folder06 of 07Cheshire Cat tote bag (Mad Hatter Tea Party on one side, Cheshire Cat on other)1 Object07 of 07Papers04 of 07Lewis Carol Society of North America (LCSNA) information and meetings1 Folder198104 of 07LCSNA nametags1 Folder04 of 07Knight Letter (LCSNA newsletter)1 Folder198004 of 07Rare book newsletters1 Folder04 of 07LCSNA auctions1 Folder04 of 07Programs, brochures and invitations to Lewis Carroll related events and exhibits1 Folder04 of 07Essays and lectures1 Folder04 of 07Newspaper & magazine articles1 Folder04 of 07Correspondence1 Folder04 of 07Invoices1 Folder04 of 07Handwritten notes1 Folder04 of 07Photographs1991-199714Alice and Wonderland Statue at Disney Store in Times Square. Lewis Carroll Society of North America meeting in New York.378.0011 Photographic Prints199714People talking during Lewis Carroll Society of North America meeting in New York.378.0021 Photographic Prints199714Doesn't he look like the Mad Hatter? Lewis Carroll Society of North America meeting in New York.378.0031 Photographic Prints199714Speaker at Podium. Lewis Carroll Society of North America meeting in New York.378.0041 Photographic Prints199714People talking during Lewis Carroll Society of North America meeting in New York.378.0051 Photographic Prints199714Photo of Carol Droessler's Lewis Carroll Collection.378.0061 Photographic Prints199414Speaker holding instrument that Alice L. played. Lewis Carroll Society of North America Meeting in New York.378.0071 Photographic Prints199314Posters of Alice in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll Society of North America in Maryland.378.0081 Photographic Prints199114Oversize Folder01 of 01Elmer Holmes Bobsy Library Special Collections - Alfred C. Berol Collection1 Sheets01 of 01"So Many Books So Little Time" art poster1 Sheets01 of 01Eaves Costume Company, Alice in Wonderland Costume Plote - Reproduction1 Sheets01 of 01Raleigh Little Theater Presents: Alice, poster1 Sheets01 of 01