Senda Berenson papers, 1897-1985 (bulk 1897-1915).

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Senda Berenson papers, 1897-1985 (bulk 1897-1915).

Director of the Gymnasium and Instructor of Physical Culture, organized first women's collegiate basketball game. Contains biographical material, correspondence, speeches, lectures, publications and photographs.

7.5 linear in. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7636790

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Berenson, Senda, 1868-1954

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Smith College, Director of the Gymnasium and Instructor of Physical Culture, 1892-1911. Organized first women's collegiate basketball game. From the description of Senda Berenson papers, 1897-1985 (bulk 1897-1915). (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51246431 Senda Berenson was born Senda Valvrojenski, March 19, 1868, in Vilna, Lithuania. Berenson trained at the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics and was hired at Smith in January 1892, one month after the game ...

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Since 1900, Christmas at Smith College has involved the sending of cards, the singing of carols and the annual Vespers. Smith College's Christmas Vespers has allowed religious and non-religious students alike to come together and appreciate the music and spirit of the holiday season. At this annual candlelight ceremony, Smith College choral groups perform seasonal songs and religious readings. From the description of Records of Christmas at Smith College, 1900-[ongoing]. (Smith Colle...