Guide to the Edith Bowker Howe papers, 1926-1930

Descriptive Summary

Creator Howe, Edith Bowker
Title Edith Bowker Howe papers
Dates 1926-1930
Identification MS 173
Quantity 1.5 linear feet (1 scrapbook)
Collection Abstract This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Howe during her college years at Simmons. The scrapbook documents seemingly all aspects of her college life, social and academic. Included are party favors, newspaper clippings (both Simmons News and local papers), dance cards, class schedules, and correspondence.
Historical Abstract Edith "Dee" Bowker Howe graduated from Simmons College in 1930.
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], Edith Bowker Howe papers, MS 173, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Gift of Edith Bowker Howe, 1999.

Accession number: 1999.023

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

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


Biographical Note

Edith "Dee" Bowker Howe graduated from Simmons College in 1930.


Collection Overview

This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Howe during her college years at Simmons. The scrapbook documents seemingly all aspects of her college life, social and academic. Included are party favors, newspaper clippings (both Simmons News and local papers), dance cards, class schedules, and correspondence.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Howe, Edith Bowker
Scrapbooks
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) -- Students
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston