Molly Brown Suitcase Archive

1 Brown suitcase measuring approx. 18’’ by 13’’ by 5’’ monogrammed E.M.B.

2 Black box measuring approx. 11’’ by 65/8’’ by 31/4’’ monogrammed E.B. containing hairbrush, comb, hand mirror and cardboard presentation card Derby February 11th 1930

3 Engraved silver presentation spade approx. 71/2’’ in length, presented to Molly at Heysham for tree planting April 19th 1930, contained within a fitted black case

4 Small brown wallet (damaged) containing a colour photograph of Molly holding a bouquet

5 Molly’s passport number LO50300 issued 16th July 1930

6 Hardback book ‘Life of Robert Burns’ by Rev. J. C. Higgins with typed presentation letter to mark Molly’s visit to Ayr on 6th April 1930

7 Red suede softback back with gold inscription to mark Molly’s visit to Carriage and Wagon Works of the L M S Railway Derby on Tuesday February 11th 1930

8 Brown hardback book with tied pages inscribed on front to commemorate Molly’s visit to The Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Works Derby February 11th 1930

9 Brown softback book with tied pages inscribed on front to commemorate Molly’s visit to The Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Works Derby February 11th 1930

10 Brown hardback book ‘Within the walls of Royal & Ancient York

11 Hardback book ‘The Enchanting North by J. S. Fletcher with inscription on inner page from the Passenger Manager commemorating Molly’s visit to the City of York June 1930

12 Small white envelope containing 10 B&W photographs (some titled and dated on back), and a small softcover booklet ‘Britain’s Railway Queen’.

13 A4 sleeve containing further small softcover booklet ‘Britain’s Railway Queen’, 2 original press photographs, luggage label formerly attached to suitcase, and original telegraph informing Molly of her winning the Railway Queen competition in 1929

14 Copy of Molly’s marriage certificate

15 Copy of Molly’s death certificate