Papers, 1949-1967.

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Papers, 1949-1967.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50319324

The collection contains correspondence sent to Mrs. Herbert A. Snook (also called Hedwig or "Hattie") from Alta Rockefeller Prentice and her son, Spelman Prentice. As an employee of the Prentices, the letters indicate that Snook's work included the indexing and maintenance of the Prentices' personal libraries and genealogies, and keeping of the accounts for the Prentices' Mount Hope Farm in Williamstown, Mass. and their home in Bennington, Vt. Additional materials in the collection include cards, photographs, telegrams, formal invitations and clippings regarding the Rockefeller-Prentice family.

.25 linear feet (1 box)

Williams College, Sawyer Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7624362

Williams College, Sawyer Library

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Rockefeller (Family : New York)

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Prentice, Spelman.

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Prentice, Alta Rockefeller.

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Snook, Herbert A., Mrs.

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Mrs. Snook was employed as a private secretary by Alta Rockefeller Prentice and her son, Spelman Prentice, from 1936 until the mid-1950s, at which time she worked for the family off and on. The exact titles and nature of her job are unclear, but she apparently helped manage the Prentices' Mount Hope Farm estate and their home in Bennington, Vt. From the description of Papers, 1949-1967. (Williams College). WorldCat record id: 50319324 ...

Mount Hope Farm (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Prentice family.

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