Papers, 1884-1937 (inclusive).

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Papers, 1884-1937 (inclusive).

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Collection consists of letters of recommendation for Abby Leach, including one from William Watson Goodwin, as well as later letters about her and biographical clippings. Her Vassar Phi Beta Kappa key and a handkerchief are also included.

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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Phi beta kappa

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Collegiate scholastic honor society founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. From the description of Phi Beta Kappa records, 1776-2006 (bulk 1900-2000). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983375 The national Phi Beta Kappa Society, America's oldest and most prestigious honor society, was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Membership in the national society is a significant achievement, which honors excellen...

Radcliffe College

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Vocational short courses and institutes were initiated by the Radcliffe Appointment Bureau to train students for careers after graduation. Among these courses were: the Institute on Historical and Archival Management, 1954-1960; Communications for the Volunteer, 1965-1968; Summer Secretarial Course, 1935-1955, and the Radcliffe Publishing Course (formerly Publishing Procedures Course), 1947-, which continues to offer a six-week summer course in publishing. From the description of Rad...

Leach, Abby, 1855-1918.

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Goodwin, William Watson, 1831-1912

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Goodwin graduated from Harvard in 1851 and taught Greek literature at Harvard. From the description of Papers of William Watson Goodwin, 1853-1929 (inclusive), 1879-1911 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77069361 Epithet: Professor of Greek at Harvard University British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000696.0x0001d2 ...