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Series II. Hetty S. Wheeler papers, 1893-1960

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Records of the Class of 1902, dating from 1893 to 2009, consisting of correspondence, class histories, clippings, class constitution, minutes, notebooks, photographs, photograph albums, programs, poetry and scrapbooks; concerning class meetings and the social and academic activities of members of the class as undergraduates, and information on reunions, careers and activities of members of the class as alumnae.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893-1960

Creator

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

Hetty Shepard Wheeler was from Bridgeport, Connecticut. While at Wellesley she was a Literary Editor of the 1902 Legenda, the Corresponding Secretary of Society Tau Zeta Epsilon, and the Leader of the Glee Club. She went on to be a Fellow in Music at Wellesley from 1903-1904, and received her Master’s degree in Music in 1905. From 1904-1907 she worked as Assistant Instructor in Musical Theory, and from 1907-1920 as a full Instructor. She became the Dean of Pine Manor Junior College (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts) in 1930-[date unknown].

Extent

From the Collection: 3.8 Linear Feet (7 boxes, 1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository

Contact:

781-283-3745