Series IV. Houghton Memorial Chapel Fund Association, circa 1895
Scope and Contents
Series IV. includes meeting minutes and a ledger with financial records.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1895
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College. Christian Association (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
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
In Spring 1896, $100,000 was gifted by Elizabeth G. Houghton and Clement S. Houghton to fund the construction of the William S. Houghton Memorial Chapel (who was a Trustee of the college, and Clement and Elizabeth’s father). [Information from: Glasscock, Jean, and Katharine Canby Balderston. Wellesley College, 1875-1975: a Century of Women. Wellesley College, 1975. Page 303.]
Extent
From the Collection: 2.8 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository