The Agnes Emory papers contains a photographed copy of a 10 page narrative paper of Emory's time at Bryn Mawr College, written by Emory herself, probably in 1946. Emory was a graduate fellow in Greek and Latin from 1886-1887, during the earliest years of the college. The narrative provides an idea of what college life was like during these years, discussing the construction of Radnor, Emory's trip to Washington D.C., and a few recollections of Woodrow and Edith Wilson.

The Emily Greene Balch papers is a very small collection containing a miscellany of materials. It includes Balch's diploma from Bryn Mawr college; her birth certificate; an 1890 document from the Secretary of State granting her permission to travel freely; her course record from Bryn Mawr; and a photo copy of a poem written by Balch ("To an Earthworm").

The Abby S. Brayton papers contains photocopies of correspondence written by Brayton (BMC 1894) during her years at Bryn Mawr.

The Edith Petit papers contains a number of essays written by Petit. It is unclear when the essays were written, or for whom.

The Ruth W. Furness collection contains copies of letters written by Furness to her family during her time at Bryn Mawr. The letters have been typed, and some appear in piecemeal form, disparate paragraphs pasted onto one page. Although according to a note at the top of one of the letters, Furness wrote at least twice a week to her family, the collection contains only a small sample of her correspondence. Nevertheless, it provides a useful record of student life at Bryn Mawr College, especially extra-curricular activities.

This collection contains eight letters written by Caldwell over the course of her four years at Bryn Mawr College. Most of the letters are addressed to her mother, although one is addressed to her father.

This very small collection contains a postcard from the 1924 May Day; a letter from the Library of Congress concerning Goodell's request that the BMC publication "The Lantern" be submitted into the Library's collections; and a short letter concerning Goodell's oral examinations.

This collection contains a copy of a speech given by Clara Seymour St. John to the class of 1900 on the occasion of their 50th reunion. St. John describes the changing college and the value of a Bryn Mawr education.

This collection contains a photocopy of an advertisement regarding a new savings bank for the students of Bryn Mawr College.

This collection contains the course record book of Eloise Sturdevant, detailing her courses, grades, and private reading.

The collection contains Emma D. Roberts' English notebook. In the back of the notebook are some family tuition receipts from the early 19th century.

This collection contains the miniature 1901 diary of Alice Schiedt (Clark). The diary measures approximately 2" by 3". Each entry is about 2-3 sentences.

This small collection contains a letter from Joseph W. Warren to Clara Wade informing her of her nomination to the Trustees of the College.

A digitized version of Griffith's diary can be found on Triptych.

The Helen Griffith papers houses the scrapbook and diary of Helen Griffith, Bryn Mawr College class of 1905. The scrapbook spans 1901-1956, but the bulk of the material comes from her years at Bryn Mawr (1901-1905). The diary spans 1903-1910, but the bulk of the entries describe her junior and senior at Bryn Mawr (1903-1905) or her first year at Columbia University (1909). These materials offer a record of student life at Bryn Mawr, with special attention to sports, clubs, and theater productions. The diary provides a near-daily record of her time at Bryn Mawr, while the scrapbook records her time at the College through the material objects that she collected.

The scrapbook comprises one volume. It begins with entries around 1901, starting with Griffith's freshman year at Bryn Mawr. Around two-thirds of the scrapbook contains material from her freshman year to her graduation in 1905. The remaining third compiles material relating to Bryn Mawr, such as alumnae association letters, reunion booklets, and pamphlets relating to student events or clubs. The diary comprises one volume. It begins with entries in 1903 and ends with entries in 1909; however, there are a few pages near the middle of the volume that are dated 1909. The diary has long stretches of daily entries, with occasional large breaks of months or years. The last few pages of the diary are a ledger of expenses.

The format of scrapbook materials ranges greatly, from school directories to theater programs, photographs, news clippings, train tickets, calling cards, administrative notices, financial bills, cutouts from the campus publications (i.e. The Lantern), and memorial addresses. She also includes two plant pressings and a swatch of fabric. Like many other examples of scrapbooks kept by female college students at the time, Griffith's contains rich examples of student life documentation. There is a special emphasis on annual Bryn Mawr College events, such as the class plays, exams, and the 1904 and 1905 commencement ceremonies. Griffith also collects tea invitations, photographs from field hockey and basketball games, and material dealing with the Christian Union. While Bryn Mawr College is the obvious focus of the scrapbook, it also includes snapshots of student life off campus. Serving as a broad overview of student life, the scrapbook extends beyond campus events and includes materials relating to Griffith's vacations and possible weekend travel. In two instances, Griffith also collects information relating to other institutions, representing a greater network of women's education. She documents material relating to Smith College commencement activities in 1904. She also documents the Eastern Student Conference in 1905, a Christian association conference for women in college or private schools.

In addition to student life, the scrapbook records administrative and academic materials. In contrast to photographs and flyers that comprise most of the scrapbook, the administrative notices often take the form of school policy pamphlets and letters from the President's Offices. These materials provide a written record of the formal organization of the College during the early twentieth century. Griffith's collection of academic materials most often emphasizes scheduling classes and taking exams, marking the beginning and ending of school terms.

To supplement the rich materials found in her scrapbook, Griffith's diary provides extensive documentation of her everyday activities. She occasionally offers her opinion on the events of the day, but many of the entries are simply descriptions of the day's occurrences. Griffith was the president of the Christian Union and many of her entries mention their meetings. In October of 1904, she spoke at the C.U. annual reception for freshmen on the organization and purpose of the Christian Union. Her diary entries discuss preparing for and delivering this speech. Griffith frequently mentions her classes, playing (field) hockey, sermons delivered by pastors at the nearby church, and chapel talks given by then-President M. Carey Thomas. She also discusses socializing with friends and visiting Bryn Mawr town and Philadelphia. Entries of note include the senior performance of The Last of the Mohicans, which details the amount of work that went into preparing the class plays, 1904; registering for classes at Columbia, 1909; and seeing Eleanor Robson in "The Dawn of Tomorrow," 1909.

Helen Griffith's scrapbook provides an in depth view of student life at Bryn Mawr in the early twentieth century. As a whole, the scrapbook highlights the administrative and academic framework that forms the foundation of the College, as well as the student events and activities that bond students together and to the institution. It would be especially useful for those interested in religious life on campus, class plays and professional productions, college sports, and extracurricular activities. Helen Griffith's diary is a meticulous record of Griffith's everyday activities. It provides an overview of the daily fabric of quotidian student life in the early twentieth century. It would be of value to those interested in the Christian Union, class plays and professional productions, field hockey, and Columbia University. Some events appear in both the scrapbook and the diary, such as information relating to The Last of the Mohicans, a class play produced in 1904. Researchers might find it useful to consult both the diary and the scrapbook in order to cross-reference events, especially in regard to the class plays.

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One typewritten copy of a 1903 letter from Avis Putnam to her friend "Anne," detailing the drama surrounding the Freshman play, food, classes, and friends. Note that this "Anne" seems to be the same addressee as the one in Louise Lewis' letter, as they discuss the same friend group.

This collection contains two letters from Grace Bennet to her parents.

This collection contains a check for one cent written by heiress Emma Carola Woerishoffer, with the accompanying note: "Dear Marjorie-- Please don't build an ugly gym. Carola" Despite the check's small sum, Woerishoffer actually ended up being a major donor to the college. Money from her estate was used to start the Graduate School of Social Work.

This collection contains the handwritten cookbook of Mary E. Herr (BMC 1909).

This collection contains a few letters written to Barbara Spofford, an educator, essayist and specialist in mental testing.

This small collections contains a diverse array of early Bryn Mawr memorabilia: a class photograph (1911); a course record book; a matriculation exam; a May Day schedule (1910); and a few letters concerning housing at the college.

This collections contains photocopies of correspondence from Gladys Jones (BMC 1912) to her mother. Items of interest include discussion of a visit from Jane Addams, social reformer and activist.

This collection consists of the course record book of Dorothy Wentworth Skerret (BMC 1914).

This collections contains one letter from Lucille Thompson (BMC '14) to her mother, and two typed copies of the letter.

The collection contains various notes from Elizabeth Baldwin Smith that appear to have been taken down in 1978.

This collection contains the course record book of Rebecca Fordyce Gayton (BMC 1916).

Please note that the College Archives also houses Gayton's scrapbook.

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