Series III. Geraldine Gordon papers, 1913-1980
Scope and Contents
Records of the Class of 1900, dating from 1896 to 1980, consisting of banner, reunion bags, clippings, correspondence, stamp for printing class insignia, memorabilia, notebooks, photographs, programs, schedules, scrapbooks, photo albums; concerning class activities, history, and reunions. Includes class letters and Class Book with photos of student days and reunions, prepared for the 50th Reunion of the class. Of note are the papers of Martha Ames, consisting predominantly of class notes and papers; the papers of Geraldine Gordon, including her oral history and records pertaining the the Hathaway House Bookshop; and the papers of Mary S. Barbour which include financial records created as Class Treasurer, and other alumnae and reunion records.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1980
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College. Class of 1900 (Organization)
- From the Collection: Gordon, Geraldine (Person)
- From the Collection: Chirurg, Martha Mabelle (Person)
- From the Collection: Barbour, Mary Smith (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
After graduating in 1900, Geraldine Gordon was an assistant English Composition Instructor at Wellesley College from 1901-1902, and a full Instructor from 1902-1903. She was working at the Venturer Bookshop, Warrenton Street, Boston, in 1924, and became the Manager of the Hathaway House Bookshop from 1925-[date unknown, at least 1936].
Extent
From the Collection: 10.6 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 7 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository