Guide to the Elizabeth McCoy Hayward papers, 1919-1977

Descriptive Summary

Creator Hayward, Elizabeth, 1901-
Title Elizabeth McCoy Hayward papers
Dates 1919-1977
Identification MS 3
Quantity 0.25 linear feet (1 half manuscript container)
Collection Abstract The Elizabeth McCoy Hayward papers document in diary and scrapbook form Hayward's undergraduate years as a Library Science student at Simmons College, 1919-1923, and her associations with other students, her experiences off-campus, and her attitudes about college events. Her alumnae activity, 1938-1975, (for which she received the Alumnae Service Award in 1972) documents via correspondence with college administrators the concern of alumna involved with fund-raising and the national image of the College.
Historical Abstract Elizabeth McCoy Hayward was born in 1901. She studied Library Science at Simmons College from 1919-1923. In 1972 she was awarded the Alumnae Service Award for her alumnae activities.
Language Material in English.
Location Collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Archives staff for more information.

Information for Users

Access Restrictions

Collection is open.

Copyright Notice

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item: description and date], Elizabeth McCoy Hayward papers, MS 3, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Received as a gift from Elizabeth McCoy Hayward in 1978.

Accession number: 78.101, 78.102, 78.141, 78.147, 78.154, 78.155.

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

This collection guide was encoded as part of the LEADS project by Jenne Greaves, date: October 2013


Biographical Note

Elizabeth McCoy Hayward was born in 1901. She studied Library Science at Simmons College from 1919-1923. In 1972 she was awarded the Alumnae Service Award for her alumnae activities.


Collection Overview

The Elizabeth McCoy Hayward Papers document in diary and scrapbook form Hayward's undergraduate years as a Library Science student at Simmons College, 1919-1923, and her associations with other students, her experiences off-campus, and her attitudes about college events. Her alumnae activity, 1938-1975, (for which she received the Alumnae Service Award in 1972) documents via correspondence with college administrators the concern of alumna involved with fund-raising and the national image of the College.


Online Catalog Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.

Hayward, Elizabeth, 1901-
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) -- Students
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston