Ruth Elizabeth Young papers, 1915-1983.

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Ruth Elizabeth Young papers, 1915-1983.

Contains biographical materials, photographs and correspondence. Includes a photo album of Smith College's Junior Year in Italy, 1936-1937. Also translations by Young of Giuseppe Antonio Borgese's writings, including his letters to Mussolini. There is a draft of her recollections of working with the World Student Relief in Europe, 1945-1947.

5 linear in. (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7660212

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Borgese, Giuseppe Antonio, 1882-1952

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Borgese was an author and a literature professor at the University of Chicago; he was married to Elisabeth Mann, the youngest daughter of the author Thomas Mann. From the description of Correspondence to Franz Werfel, 1944. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862976 Giuseppe Antonio Borgese, an Italian-American author and a political philosopher, was born near Palermo, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1931. He taught at Smith (1932-1935)...

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...

Young, Ruth Elizabeth.

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Young was born Mar. 17, 1896. She graduated from the University of Chicago (Ph. B., 1918; A.M., 1923) and studied at the University of Florence. She taught Italian languages and literature at Smith College, 1925-1961. During that time she was a frequent director of Smith College's Junior Year in Italy. On a leave a absence from Smith she worked with the World Student Relief, 1945-1947. Young died Jan. 30, 1983. From the description of Ruth Elizabeth Young papers, 1915-1983. (Smith Co...

World University Service

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Continuing the work of International Student Service and World Student Relief. From the description of Records of the World University Service, 1940-1966 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152479 ...