Series II. Ruth Bradford papers, 1901-1915
Scope and Contents
Records of the Class of 1905, dating from 1901 to 1981, consisting of course materials, correspondence, clippings, 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. Includes Grace Johnson's graduation gown and mortarboard, and Zella Wentz and Ruth Chipman's correspondence with family, as well as Ruth deRochemont's writings and translations on art history.
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College. Class of 1905 (Organization)
- From the Collection: Wright, Ruth Perkins (Person)
- From the Collection: Allen, Ruth Linda (Person)
- From the Collection: De Rochemont, Ruth, -1928 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wentz, Zella (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
Ruth Perkins Bradford (married name Wright) was from Dorchester, Massachusetts. She continued her studies at Boston University in Teachers' Courses in 1909, 1911-1912. She married Edward Wright in 1912, and they lived in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.4 Linear Feet (6 boxes, 9 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository