Guide to the Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck papers, 1939-1950

Descriptive Summary

Creator Schlotterbeck, Ruth Olson
Title Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck papers
Dates 1939-1950
Identification MS 197
Quantity 0.25 linear feet linear feet (1 half manuscript container)
Collection Abstract The papers of Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck consists of round robin letters between several Library Science members of the Class of 1938: Lois Craig Fisk, Frances Adams McDonnell, Dorothy Mays Ives, Ruth Nute Tabor, Mary Mountford Lehtinen, Madeline Howe Selander. Eleanor Pihl Fox, and Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck. The letters in this collection were written by Schlotterbeck during the period 1941-1950. Also included in this collection is Schlotterbeck's gym measurement card, a 1934-1935 Student Handbook, a Simmons College overview booklet, a 1939 invitation to the College's open house, and Student Government regulations.
Historical Abstract Ruth Olson Schlotterback was a student at Simmons College's library science program, graduating in 1938.
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], Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck papers, MS 197, Simmons College Archives, Boston, MA, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Gift from Ruth Schlotterneck's daughter, Christiana Scanniello, 2002.

Accession number: 2002.123

Processing Information

Processed by Simmons College Archives staff

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


Biographical Note

Ruth Olson Schlotterback was a student at Simmons College's library science program, graduating in 1938.


Collection Overview

The papers of Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck consists of round robin letters between several members of the Library Science Class of 1938: Lois Craig Fisk, Frances Adams McDonnell, Dorothy Mays Ives, Ruth Nute Tabor, Mary Mountford Lehtinen, Madeline Howe Selander. Eleanor Pihl Fox, and Ruth Olson Schlotterbeck. The letters in this collection were written by Schlotterbeck during the period 1941-1950. Also included in this collection is Schlotterbeck's gym measurement card, a 1934-1935 Student Handbook, a Simmons College overview booklet, a 1939 invitation to the College's open house, and Student Government regulations.


Online Catalog Headings

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

Schlotterbeck, Ruth Olson
Simmons College (Boston, Mass.) - Students
Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.

Related Material

See also Acc # 2001.112 and 1998.031 for additional materials relating to the Round Robins.

2001.112, Simmons College Archives, Boston, Massachusetts
1998.031, Simmons College Archives, Boston, Massachusetts