Guide to the Edith Noyes Kimball papers, 1907-1958

Descriptive Summary

Creator Kimball, Edith Noyes
Title Edith Noyes Kimball papers
Dates 1907-1958
Identification MS 178
Quantity 0.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Collection Abstract The papers consist an Assembly address by College President Henry Lefavour given on May 3, 1907, two undated reunion photographs, a Half Century Club card, a reunion poem written to the Class of 1907, some reunion correspondence, a Fiftieth Reunion Alumnae Luncheon invitation, a Commencement 1907 invitation, and two Class of 1907 reunion letters. The 1907 Address by Lefavour is notable for its religious tone and overtures, unique among the President's writings.
Historical Abstract Edith Noyes Kimball graduated from Simmons College in 1907. Kimball was the first Simmons graduate to have a child also graduate from Simmons. Her daughter Ann Kimball Allen graduated in 1932.
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.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item: description and date], Edith Noyes Kimball papers, MS 178, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Ann Kimball Allen.

Accession number: 2000.001

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

This collection was previously named for Ann Kimball Allen; name was changed 4/16/09.

This collection guide was encoded as part of the LEADS project by Kerri Fleming, October 2013.


Biographical Note

Edith Noyes Kimball graduated from Simmons College in 1907. Kimball was the first Simmons graduate to have a child also graduate from Simmons. Her daughter Ann Kimball Allen graduated in 1932.


Collection Overview

The papers consist an Assembly address by College President Henry Lefavour given on May 3, 1907, two undated reunion photographs, a Half Century Club card, a reunion poem written to the Class of 1907, some reunion correspondence, a Fiftieth Reunion Alumnae Luncheon invitation, a Commencement 1907 invitation, and two Class of 1907 reunion letters. The 1907 Address by Lefavour is notable for its religious tone and overtures, unique among the President's writings.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Kimball, Edith Noyes
Lefavour, Henry, 1862-1946.
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.)--Students
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston