Turner papers ca. 1896-1960.

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Turner papers ca. 1896-1960.

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Turner, Abby Howe, 1875-1957; physiologist and teacher. Mount Holyoke College graduate, 1896. Mount Holyoke College faculty member, 1896-1901 and 1904-1940. Papers contain writings, correspondence, research material, a grade book, biographical information, and photographs. Documenting primarily research on the health and metabolism of young women including the physical data about each student at Mount Holyoke between 1931 and 1935.

4 boxes; (1.5 linear ft.)

eng,

Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

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