Addresses: College Events: (includes Commencement speeches, Convocation addresses, Honors Convocations ("Some Problems and Possibilities for Educated Women"), 1949-1968
File — Box: 5, Folder: {1}
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists of the papers of Margaret Clapp (1910-1974), who was an alumna of the Class of 1930 and the eighth President of Wellesley College (1949-1966), dating from 1924 to 1974. Collection was compiled from President's Office files, Information Services biographical files and files of publications, and personal papers on Clapp's work, writings and travel donated by Lois Olds (Clapp's sister) and others. Consists of articles, catalogues, clippings, constitution, correspondence, degrees, itineraries, notebooks, photographs, recommendations, record book, research notes, training manual; covering Lady Doak College (Madurai, India), the United States Information Service (USIS), talks given by Margaret Clapp to Alumnae Groups, Wellesley College audiences (including Chapel Talks), and at other schools and universities, and research notes on the New Deal.
Dates
- 1949-1968
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 (9 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Clapp, Margaret Antoinette, 1910-1974 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository