Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama papers, 1872-1983, 1882-1919 (bulk).

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Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama papers, 1872-1983, 1882-1919 (bulk).

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Letters and postcards to her Vassar classmate Jessie F. Wheeler and others, 1882-1905, regarding her trip home and her life before and after her marriage; a letter from her daughter about Sutematsu's death, 1919; and photographs of Sutematsu, her wedding invitation, and autograph cards. Other items include miscellaneous correspondence about Yamakawa, 1924-1966; photocopies of articles and clippings about her, 1872-1983; and photocopies of her Vassar College records, 1882.

0.6 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

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Ōyama, Sutematsu, 1860-1919

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Yamakawa was the first Japanese woman to receive a college degree, graduating from Vassar in 1882. She then returned to Japan, married Iwao Oyama, Minister of War, and was involved in women's work, especially nursing, during the war. From the description of Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama papers, 1872-1983, 1882-1919 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576688 ...

Oyama, Iwao

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Wheeler, Jessie F., 1858-1946.

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Vassar College Class of 1882. From the description of Papers, 1852-1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155520351 From the description of Papers, 1852-1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576675 ...

Vassar College.

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