Wells, Agnes E., 1876-1959

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Dean of Women at Indiana University and professor of mathematics and astronomy there, Wells (University of Michigan, B.A., 1903; Carleton College, M.S., 1916, University of Michigan, Ph.D., 1924) is best remembered for her contributions to guidance and housing for women students. She was active in many educational associations, the National Woman's Party, and the Michigan State Society.

From the description of Papers, 1894-1959 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122561667

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Marks, Jeannette Augustus, 1875-1964. Papers, 1938-1959 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Scrapbook, 1938-1980. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Wells family. Wells family papers, 1892-1968. Public Libraries of Saginaw
referencedIn McNutt, Paul V. (Paul Vories), 1891-1955. Mss., 1899-1955 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn Indiana University. Dean of Women's Office. Indiana University Dean of Women's Office records, 1867-1951, bulk 1917-1945. Indiana University
creatorOf Wells, Agnes Ermina, 1876-1959. Papers, 1894-1959 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers, 1938(1942-1947) 1959 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Indiana University Oral History Archive, 1991-1998 Indiana University, Bloomington. Center for the Study of History and Memory
referencedIn History of Indiana University, 1968-1981 Indiana University, Bloomington. Center for the Study of History and Memory
referencedIn Papers, 1923-1964, 1945-1946 (bulk) New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Anita Pollitzer papers, 1923-1964, 1945-1946 (bulk). New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith American Association of University Women. corporateBody
associatedWith Cutler, Margaret, person
associatedWith Indiana University. corporateBody
associatedWith Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory corporateBody
correspondedWith Indiana University. Dean of Women's Office. corporateBody
associatedWith Jeannette Augustus Marks, 1875-1964 person
associatedWith Marks, Jeannette Augustus, 1875-1964. person
associatedWith McNutt, Paul V. (Paul Vories), 1891-1955 person
associatedWith Michigan State Society. corporateBody
associatedWith National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. corporateBody
associatedWith National Woman's Party. corporateBody
associatedWith Phi Beta Kappa. corporateBody
associatedWith Pollitzer, Anita, 1894-1975. person
associatedWith Wells family. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Astronomers
Dormitories
Education, Higher
Mathematicians
Scientists
Women
Women in science
Women scientists
Women's rights
Occupation
Deans of women
Scientists
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Birth 1876-01-04

Death 1959-07-06

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