Soule papers, 1896-1907.

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Soule, Annah May, 1861-1905. Soule papers, 1896-1907.

Soule papers, 1896-1907.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50528287

The Annah May Soule papers consist of papers by Mount Holyoke students, Soule's writing and research notes, her correspondence, memorabilia, bibliographical information, and photographs. The materials reflect her work as a professor as well as her outside professional interests. The student papers, ca. 1897-1904, deal with the history of New England, particularly Massachusetts, as well as broader social and political issues. Titles include "What the Founding of Mount Holyoke Seminary did for the Cause of Woman's Higher Education", "A History of the Town Meeting of South Hadley, Mass", and "The Relation of Slavery to Party Platforms". Soule's writings and research (1900-1904) include articles about Mount Holyoke's Department of Constitutional History and Political Economy, and how to incorporate new history requirements into a curriculum; replies to a questionnaire that Soule sent out in 1903 regarding a physical education requirement for college entrance and graduation; a lecture on the "Relation of the School and College to Public Health"; and a paper comparing Mary Lyon to Emerson. The correspondence (ca. 1897-1904) includes two 1900 letters from Susan B. Anthony and letters from principals of area high schools responding to her apparent inquiry as to how the subject of history is taught. Memorabilia includes documents written by students living in Safford Hall, dating from the spring of 1902. The memorabilia also contains a letter written after Soule's death by her mother to "Mrs. Lane" (possibly Clara E. Lane, the Superintendent of Domestic Department at Mount Holyoke from 1887-1891) commenting on the College's domestic work system. Biographical information consists of Soule's obituary and a program from her memorial service at Mount Holyoke.

3 boxes (7.5 linear in.)

Mount Holyoke College, Williston & Miles-Smith Library