Series III. Mary B. Gilson papers, 1895-1967
Scope and Contents
Records include Mary Barnett Gilson's research materials on women in industry, and facism and wartime labor relations. Also includes biographical information, correspondence with her family, friends, and colleagues, and notes, drafts, and publications written by Gilson.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1967
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College. Class of 1899 (Organization)
- From the Collection: Bishop, Mabel Lovett (Person)
- From the Collection: Gilson, Mary Barnett (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. To make an appointment to view materials, please contact the Archives staff by email at archives@wellesley.edu or by phone at (781) 283-3745.
Biographical / Historical
Mary Barnett Gilson was part of the Wellesley Class of 1899. She worked in industrial relations for many years, received her Master's degree in economics from Columbia University in 1926. After receiving her Master's degree she taught nomics at the University of Chicago until 1942. She also studied at the London School of Economics in 1935-1936. She was a Guggenheim Fellow from 1939-1940. She taught at Wellesley College as an Economics Lecturer on faculty exchange from the University of Chicago in the 1941-1942 school year (second semester).
Extent
From the Collection: 11.2 Linear Feet (18 boxes, 4 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository