Series IV. Ruth de Rochemont papers, 1923-1928 and undated
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: 1923-1928 and undated
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 de Rochemont was from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was an Assistant Art Editor and wrote poetry for the 1905 Legenda, and was a member of the Sketch Club and Society Tau Zeta Epsilon. In 1904 she was the President of the Alliance Francaise (French Alliance). In 1907 she traveled abroad to France, Switzerland, Italy, and India. She passed away in 1928.
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