Series I. 50th Anniversary, 1925
Scope and Contents
Series consists of records from the college’s 50th Anniversary in 1925, including letters of congratulations, event programs, records from Semi-Centennial Fund campaign, records of schools, colleges, associations, and individuals regarding participation in the event, and a scroll from the French government which accompanied a gift of statues and vases.
Dates
- Creation: 1925
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College (Organization)
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
The Fiftieth Anniversary celebration (also referred to as the Semi-Centennial) took place on May 29th, 1925. The day involved academic exercises in the Chapel in the morning including an address by President James Rowland Angell of Yale University, a luncheon with multiple speeches, open tours of college buildings and outdoor games during the afternoon, followed by a dinner held by the Eta of Massachusetts Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. The celebration also involved three nights of performances of a pageant titled “The Winged Soul,” on May 28-30th. Efforts to fundraise for the Semi-Centennial Fund preceded the celebrations, beginning in 1921. By 1927, the total raised for the fund was $7,255,076.
[Information from: Report of the President 1924-1926, page 18; Report of the President 1926-1927, page 12.]
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository