Oral history of Radcliffe College during the Horner years, 1999-2002 (inclusive).

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Oral history of Radcliffe College during the Horner years, 1999-2002 (inclusive).

Collection consists of audiotapes and transcripts of 44 interviews with key decision-makers, administrators, and staff who were involved in refocussing the mission of Radcliffe College and who worked to establish and implement the programs and initiatives. Interviews include family background, career experience before coming to Radcliffe, but focus largely on Elizabeth Cary Agassiz's vision of Radcliffe at its founding, the transformation of Radcliffe during the Horner years, and Radcliffe's relationship with Harvard. Also includes administrative records.

3 linear ft.63 sound cassettes : analog.

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