Audio visual collection, long playing records of Smith College, 1909-1982.

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Audio visual collection, long playing records of Smith College, 1909-1982.

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The long playing collection consists mainly of recorded speeches and musical performances by Smith Collge individuals and groups. Significant speeches to the college body were often recorded. These include ceremonial (the inauguration of President Wright; the presentation of an honorary degree to Eleanor Roosevelt) or religious (chapel readings by President Neilson; chapel remarks by Annetta Clark). The voices of college Presidents Seelye, Neilson and Wright are found on LPs. Smith traditions such as Rally Day and Christmas Vespers are also preserved in this collection. There are recordings by the Smiffenpoofs, Smithereens and Octavians, three of Smith's a cappella choirs. The Smith College Glee Club, Choir, Chamber Singers and Chamber Orchestra are also included. Also included are several international quizzes that Smith students participated in and the Smith College 75th Anniversary Fund radio spots.

2 linear ft. (5 boxes)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7648942

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved–...

Smith College. Chamber Orchestra.

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Seelye, Laurenus Clark, 1837-1924

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Smith College President (first), 1873-1910. Union College, A.B., 1857. Heidelberg University, 1862. Pastor, Old North Church, Springfield, MA, 1863-1965. Professor, Amherst College, 1865-1873. From the description of Laurenus Clark Seelye papers, 1820-1995 (bulk 1875-1924). (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51171602 Laurenus Clark Seelye was born on September 20, 1837, in Bethel, Connecticut. He was the youngest child of Abigail Taylor Seelye and Seth Seelye, who married ...

Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946

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Educator, editor and author. President of Smith College, 1917-1939; editor of Webster's New International Dictionary 2nd edition; author of "Essentials of poetry" and "Facts about Shakespeare." From the description of Letters of W.A. Neilson, 1907-1917. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 76968306 Smith College President (3rd), 1917-1939. Ph. D., Harvard, 1898. Prof. of English at Bryn Mawr, Harvard, the Sorbonne and Columbia. From the description of Wi...

Smiffenpoofs (Musical group)

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Smithereens (Smith College : Musical group)

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Clark, Annetta Isabel, 1881-1961

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Smith College, Class of 1904. Smith College Assistant Registrar, 1907-1909; Secretary to the President, 1909-1946; Secretary to the Board of Trustees, 1919-1952; Secretary to the Faculty, 1922-1924. From the description of Annetta Isabel Clark papers, 1907-1952. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51249101 Assistant Registrar, Smith College, 1907-09 Secretary to the President, 1909-46 Secretary to the Board of Trust...

Smith College. Chamber Singers

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Smith College. Glee Club

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Wright, Benjamin Fletcher, 1900-1976

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Smith College President (fifth), 1949-1959. University of Texas, A.B., 1921; M.A., 1921. Harvard University, Ph. D., 1925. Professor, University of Texas, 1922-1926; 1960-1976. Professor, Harvard University, 1926-1949. From the description of Benjamin Fletcher Wright papers, 1949-1969. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51171647 Benjamin Fletcher Wright, president of Smith College 1949-1959, was born February 8, 1900, in Austin, Texas. He was the son of Benjam...

Octavians

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Smith College. Choir.

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Smith College.

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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...