Series II. Sally Carrighar papers, 1947, 1967-1973
Scope and Contents
Records of the Class of 1922, dating from 1916-1992, consisting of event programs, songs, the Class Constitution, news clippings, correspondence, biographical information and obituaries, course materials, records of admission, financial records, meeting minutes, reunion records, scrapbooks, photo albums and photographs; concerning student and alumnae activities. Includes Sally Carrighar’s typescript books “Home to the Wilderness” and “One Day at Teton Marsh” (circa 1972).
Dates
- Creation: 1947, 1967-1973
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College. Class of 1922 (Organization)
- From the Collection: Carrighar, Sally (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
Sally Carrighar entered in 1918 with the Class of 1922, but left after two years before completing her degree. She was a naturalist, and the author of eleven books mostly based on her long periods of observation of wildlife. Her 1973 book "Home to the Wilderness" is an autobiography, which includes description of a traumatic childhood.
[See also her 1977 Wellesley College Alumnae Achievement Award biography: https://www.wellesley.edu/alumnae/awards/achievementawards/allrecipients/sally_carrighar_22]
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (5 boxes, 5 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository