Papers, 1954, 1974-1975 (inclusive).

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Papers, 1954, 1974-1975 (inclusive).

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Collection includes correspondence, memoranda, programs, speeches, etc., relating to Radcliffe College's 75th anniversary, December 3, 1954. Also includes a transcript of an oral history interview by Jeannette Bailey Cheek, on December 27, 1974, and January 2, 1975. Jordan discusses his presidency, including fundraising, the Radcliffe Seminars, the Women's Archives, construction of new buildings and dorms, and the relationship between Radcliffe and Harvard during World War II.

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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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Jordan, W. K. (Wilbur Kitchener), 1902-1980

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Wilbur Kitchener Jordan (also known as W. K. Jordan), (1902-1980) was an American historian, specializing in sixteenth and seventeenth century Britain. Raised in Lynnville, Indiana, Jordan received a bachelor's degree from Oakland City College in 1923, before earning a master's (1926) and doctoral (1931) degree from Harvard University. Jordan went on to become a leading historian of sixteenth and seventeenth century England, accruing many honors, and producing books, including Men of Substanc...

Jordan, Frances Ruml, 1899-1980.

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Frances Ruml Jordan attended Radcliffe College as a graduate student in economics (A.M., 1930). She married historian W.K. Jordan in 1930. She then served as Assistant Dean (1930-1934) and Dean of the College (1934-1939). W.K. Jordan was president of Radcliffe College from 1943 to 1960. From the description of Oral history interview with Frances Ruml Jordan, 1973 February 21. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232009678 ...

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...

Radcliffe Seminars

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The Radcliffe Seminars were inaugurated in 1950 with initial funding from the Carnegie Corporation to provide non-credit liberal arts courses taught mainly by Harvard professors to women in mid-life. Currently, courses are offered in five areas: liberal arts, landscape design, management studies, non-credit enrichment courses, and study tours. From the description of Records of the Radcliffe Seminars, 1950-1985 (inclusive), 1950-1959 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: ...

Radcliffe College. Women's Archives

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Cheek, Jeannette Bailey

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Cheek was director of the Schlesinger Library, 1969-1973. From the description of Collection, 1857-1904 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007177 ...