Series II. Helen Sawin papers, 1923-1927
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of records of the Wellesley College Class of 1927 both from their time as undergraduates and from their lives after Wellesley (1923-1997). Contains materials created by individual class members as well as by the class as a body. Records include coursework. scrapbooks and a photo album, financial records, reunion records, and correspondence (both personal, and in the administrative capacity of Class Officers).
Dates
- Creation: 1923-1927
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College. Class of 1927 (Organization)
- From the Collection: Bergen, Helen (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
Helen Sawin was from Mattoon, Illinois. While at Wellesley she was the Vice President of Mathematics Club, and in 1927 she graduated Phi Beta Kappa as a Wellesley College Scholar, having completed the honors thesis "A Study of the Chemical Constitution of the Nitrosoiia phthols by Means of Absorption Spectra." In 1927 she married Hugh Guille Bergen; they had two daughters and a son.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.2 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 5 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository