Guide to the Mary V. Pollard papers 1917-1939

Descriptive Summary

Creator Pollard, Mary V.
Title Mary V. Pollard papers
Identification MS 158
Quantity 1.0 linear feet (2 manuscript containers)
Collection Abstract The papers of Mary V. Pollard, Class of 1917, consist of photographs (mostly from her years at Simmons), mementos of the type which often appear in scrapbooks (calling cards, notes, dance cards, party seating cards), many of her grades, some copies of her exams, correspondence relating to her position as Junior Class President, later correspondence with Simmons friends including Christine Ricker, Class of 1917, and some newspaper clippings. Of interest is an undated picture post card of the Simmons College Tea House at the Eastern States Exposition.
Historical Abstract Mary Pollard graduated from Simmons in 1917. She served as Junior Class President.
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

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item: description and date], Mary V. Pollard papers, MS 158, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Received as two separate gifts: first from Linda M. Walsh at the Cavendish (Vermont) Historical Society in 1995, and the second from Anne Ostendarp at Dartmouth College Library, also in 1995.

Accession number: 1995.017; 1995.039

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

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


Biographical Note

Mary Pollard graduated from Simmons in 1917. She served as Junior Class President.


Collection Overview

The papers of Mary V. Pollard, Class of 1917, consist of photographs (mostly from her years at Simmons), mementos of the type which often appear in scrapbooks (calling cards, notes, dance cards, party seating cards), many of her grades, some copies of her exams, correspondence relating to her position as Junior Class President, later correspondence with Simmons friends including Christine Ricker, Class of 1917, and some newspaper clippings. Of interest is an undated picture post card of the Simmons College Tea House at the Eastern States Exposition.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Dance cards
Eastern States Exhibition
Pollard, Mary V.
Ricker, Christine
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) -- Students
Visiting cards
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston

Collection Arrangement

See Container List in Control File.