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Louise Frances Cowles Records, 1898-1912Finding AidFinding aid prepared by Unknown.2011
Administrative InformationPlease use the following format when citing materials from this collection: Office of the President, Louise Frances Cowles Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA. Unrestricted Return to the Table of Contents Historical NoteLouise F. Cowles was born in 1842, in Norfalk, Connecticut, and graduated from Mount Holyoke in 1866. She taught at the Seminary (later the College) from 1867-1904, and was Acting President in 1889, following the death of President-elect Brigham. Cowles died in 1924. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents of the CollectionThe records of Louise F. Cowles include both personal and professional information consisting of correspondence dating from 1898-1912; biographical materials (1882- ) including journal excerpts of students; and profiles, obituaries, memorials and news clippings. The documents provide information on Cowles' life as a teacher at the Seminary, her activities as Acting President, her travels and career accomplishments. Return to the Table of Contents |
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