Alice Payne Hackett: Notebooks of research titled "Life of H.F.D. [Henry Fowle Durant]" and "Courant + Prelude, News 1937-", circa 1947
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of published histories of Wellesley College (including broader histories of the Seven Sisters and women's colleges generally), dating from 1876-1998. Includes writing on the College Hall Fire, and an account of Jawaharlal Nehru's (former Prime Minister of India) visit to the college. Also includes research and drafts of Alice Payne Hackett's book "Wellesley: Part of the American Story" (1949).
Dates
- Creation: circa 1947
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.6 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 2 oversize)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository