Elizabeth Deering Hanscom papers, 1824-1961 (inclusive).

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Elizabeth Deering Hanscom papers, 1824-1961 (inclusive).

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The papers are comprised of scattered diary entries, a birth certificate, obituaries, correspondence regarding the anniversary of her graduation from Yale University, genealogical information, a prayer read at her memorial service, five books from her library, her mother's wedding gown, and one of Hanscom's favorite dresses.

.75 linear ft.

Yale University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8021400

Yale University Library

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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...

Hanscom, Elizabeth Deering, 1865-1960

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Elizabeth Deering Hanscom was born on August 15, 1865 in Saco, Maine. She graduated from Boston University in 1887 after which she obtained her Master's degree there. Hanscom received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 1894, the first year the University awarded Ph.D.s to women. That same year she joined the Smith College faculty, where she became a full professor and occupied the Mary Augusta Jordan chair in the English department until her retirement in 1932. She was a popular teacher and was n...