Guide to the Louise Lincoln papers, 1936-1965

Descriptive Summary

Creator Lincoln, Louise
Title Louise Lincoln papers
Dates 1936-1965 (bulk 1936-1940)
Identification MS 131
Quantity 0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript container)
Collection Abstract Two scrapbooks compiled by Louise Lincoln, Class of 1940. Materials include photographs and memorabilia, particularly those that document College activities and traditions such as Bib Day, May Breakfast, Daisy Chain, Freshman Frolic, and Student-Faculty Baseball Game. Also documented is the hurricane of 1938 and theater productions in Boston.
Historical Abstract Louise Lincoln was a 1940 alumna of Simmons College.
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], Louise Lincoln papers, 1936-1965, MS 131, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

The Louise Lincoln papers were a gift from Louise Lincoln to the Simmons College Archives in 1990.

Accession number: 90.011

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

This collection guide was encoded as part of the LEADS project by Samuel Bauer, January 2014.


Biographical Note

Louise Lincoln was a 1940 alumna of Simmons College.


Collection Overview

The Louise Lincoln papers contain two scrapbooks compiled by Louise Lincoln. Also included are photographs and memorabilia, particularly those that document College activities and traditions such as Bib Day, May Breakfast, Daisy Chain, Freshman Frolic, and Student-Faculty Baseball Game. Also documented is the hurricane of 1938 and theater productions in Boston.


Online Catalog Headings

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

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