Staff file on women, 1898-1917, 1898-1917
Scope and Contents
This series contains subject files on female employees in the Library from 1898 to 1917, and is largely composed of correspondence between the employees and Lane regarding their positions, their qualifications, job duties performed or expected, evaluation of performance, and salaries. Files also sometimes contain information about the personal lives of these women, especially as it affected their work (such as travel plans and other reasons for time off), but also including clippings of marriage announcements, invitations, thank you notes, and other personal memorabilia.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1917
Physical Description
approximately .63 cubic feet (1.75 document boxes)
Researcher Access
The Records of the Harvard College Library: William Coolidge Lane general files are open for research. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Permission of the University Archives is required for photocopying or publishing.
Extent
24.15 cubic feet (69 document boxes)Former call number
Formerly classified as UAIII 50.8.10.2.7 W. C. Lane correspondence: staff file women, 1898-1917
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard College Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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