Guide to the Catherine L. Jensen scrapbook, 1942-1945

Descriptive Summary

Creator Jensen, Catherine L.
Title Catherine L. Jensen scrapbook
Dates 1942-1945
Identification MS 223
Quantity 1.5 linear feet (1 oversized container)
Collection Abstract The collection consists of one 14'x 12'x 3.5' unbound scrapbook documenting the years Jensen spent at Simmons College. Materials include correspondence, numerous greeting cards (Valentine's Day, birthday, graduation), menus, newspaper clippings (many relating to the speech by Eleanor Roosevelt at Simmons College October 27th, 1944), and many notes and memos relating to student activities events, such as dinners, glee club meetings, drama club events, and dance cards. Also contains some organic materials such as cake and a cigar.
Historical Abstract Catherine L. Jensen, nee Hering, was a student at Simmons College, graduating in 1947.
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.

Publishing permission

Please contact the College Archivist with requests to publish any material from the collection.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item: description and date], Catherine L. Jensen scrapbook, MS 223, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

The scrapbook was transferred to Simmons College Archives in 2006.

Accession number: 2007.041

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

This collection guide was encoded as part of the LEADS project by Alyson Bowers, December 2013.


Biographical Note

Catherine L. Jensen, nee Hering, was a student at Simmons College, graduating in 1947.


Collection Overview

The collection consists of one 14'x12'x3.5' unbound scrapbook documenting the years Jensen '47 spent at Simmons College. Materials include correspondence, numerous greeting cards (Valentine's Day, birthday, graduation), menus, newspaper clippings (many relating to the speech by Eleanor Roosevelt at Simmons College October 27th, 1944), and many notes and memos relating to student activities events, such as dinners, glee club meetings, drama club events, and dance cards. Also contains some organic materials such as cake and a cigar.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Jensen, Catherine L.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) - Students
Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social life and customs

Related Material

A digital version of this scrapbook can be found as part of the Notable Women of Simmons Digital Scrapbook Collection at http://slis.simmons.edu/jensen/.