Series IV. Mary S. Barbour papers, 1896-1970
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: 1896-1970
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
Mary Smith Barbour was from West Newton, Massachusetts. While at Wellesley, Mary was the Custodian of the Agora Society, and served as the Class Treasurer. She taught at the Miss Carroll School of West Newton from 1900-1938. She continued her studies at Harvard and Boston University. She was the Recording Secretary of the Boston Wellesley Club from (at least) 1915-1916.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.6 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 7 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository