Guide to the Harriet Codding Ames papers, 1910-1915

Descriptive Summary

Creator Ames, Harriet Codding
Title Harriet Codding Ames papers
Dates 1910-1915
Identification MS 234
Quantity 1.5 linear feet (1 manuscript container)
Collection Abstract The scrapbook consists of approximately 21 pages documenting Harriet Codding Ames' daily life at Simmons from 1910 to 1915. This included of photographs of the Walking Club, a trip to Washington (DC?), several Simmons events such as Field Day and May Day, and students wearing caps and gowns. There are also photographs of the Main College Buildings, dorms, along with various snapshots of Boston and Greater Boston.
Historical Abstract Ames attended Simmons College around 1910.
Language Material is in English.
Location Collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Archives staff for more information.

Information for Users

Access Restrictions

Collection is closed.

Copyright Notice

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item: description and date], Harriet Codding Ames Papers, MS 234, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Donated by Barbara Howard, August 25, 2008.

Accession number: 2010.017

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

This collection guide was encoded as part of the LEADS project by Ashleigh D. Coren, December 2013.


Biographical Note

Ames attended Simmons College circa 1910.


Collection Overview

The scrapbook consists of approximately 21 pages documenting H.T.A.'s daily life at Simmons from 1910 to 1915. This included of photographs of the Walking Club, a trip to Washington (DC?), several Simmons events such as Field Day and May Day, and students wearing caps and gowns. There are also photographs of the Main College Buildings, dorms, along with various snapshots of Boston and Greater Boston.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Ames, Harriet Codding
Scrapbooks
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) -- Students
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social life and customs -- 20th century