Series II. Mary Pelton Cooper papers
Scope and Contents
Records of the Class of 1923, dating from 1909-1997, consisting of memorabilia from events, course materials, financial records and the alumnae newsletter, reunion records, scrapbooks, photo albums and photographs; concerning student and alumnae activities. Includes the doctoral dissertation and accompanying slides of class member Janet K. Smith.
Dates
- Creation: 1909-1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Gaiser, Mary Pelton (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
Mary Pelton Cooper (married name Jewett) lived in Spokane, Washington. While at Wellesley, she majored in English, was a member of the Shakespeare Society, and was a Village Senior in 1922-1923. She was a Vice President of the Intercollegiate Community Service Association (ICSA) her freshman year. After graduating, she taught history. In 1925 she married George Frederick Jewett; they had a daughter and a son. She was a trustee of the college, and her husband's mother and daughter also attended Wellesley. The Jewett Art Center was built in 1958 as a gift from her family, and included the Mary Cooper Jewett Art Building, named after Mary.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.6 Linear Feet (8 boxes, 3 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository