Guide to the Ruby Winslow Linn papers, 1928-1934

Descriptive Summary

Creator Linn, Ruby Winslow, 1910-1996
Title Ruby Winslow Linn papers
Dates 1928-1934
Identification MS 166
Quantity 1.5 linear feet (1 manuscript container)
Collection Abstract The papers of Ruby Winslow Linn, Class of 1932, consist of a scrapook she kept during her college years at Simmons. The scrapbook contains programs, place cards, invitations, photgraphs, Home Economics Club materials, grades, and more. Also included are her "College Essays" (including one on Step Singing), and some letters from Dora Hougton '30 and commencement materials.
Historical Abstract Ruby Winslow Linn graduated from Simmons in 1932. During her time at Simmons she was a member of the Home Economics Club.
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

Copyright for materials resides with the creators of the items in question, unless otherwise designated.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item: description and date], Ruby Winslow Linn papers, MS 166, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Received as a gift from Ruby Linn in three different accessions.

Accession number: 1996.033, 1996.065, 1997.178

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

This collection guide was encoded as part of the LEADS project by Jenne Greaves, February 2014.


Biographical Note

Ruby Winslow Linn graduated from Simmons in 1932. During her time at Simmons she was a member of the Home Economics Club.


Collection Overview

The papers of Ruby Winslow Linn, Class of 1932, consist of a scrapook she kept during her college years at Simmons. The scrapbook contains programs, place cards, invitations, photgraphs, Home Economics Club materials, grades, and more. Also included are her "College Essays" (including one on Step Singing), and some letters from Dora Hougton '30 and commencement materials.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Linn, Ruby Winslow, 1910-1996
Scrapbooks.
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) -- Students
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social life and customs

Related Material

There are numerous collections related to Ruby Winslow Linn at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Mass.