Smith Centennial Study Oral History Project 1970-75

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Smith Centennial Study Oral History Project 1970-75

The Smith Centennial Study was a an oral history project for Smith College's centennial celebration. The project culminated with the publication of the book, . The purpose of the study was to provide a source of information about the importance of education in women's lives. Smith alumnae were interviewed, their observations were recorded on tape and the tapes were transcribed. The collection includes clippings, reports to the National Endowment for the Humanities, transcripts and correspondence with participants in the study, general correspondence, annotated and published copies of the book, . College: A Smith Mosaic College: A Smith Mosaic

24 boxes; (12 linear ft.)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6322676

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