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Collection Overview

Administrative Information

Historical Note

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Summer School in Speech Records, 1936-1940

Finding Aid

Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections.

2011

Collection Overview

Creator: Mount Holyoke College. Special Programs for non-MHC Students
Title: Summer School in Speech Records
Dates: 1936-1940
Abstract: The records contain clippings from magazines and newspapers, pamphlets advertising the school, correspondence, reports, and photographs (1939).
Extent: 2(0.3 linear ft.)
Language: English
Identification: RG11.24
Location: LD7091.51

Administrative Information

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

Summer School in Speech Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collection, South Hadley, MA

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Historical Note

The Summer School in Speech opened at Mount Holyoke College in 1937 to male and female college students under the direction of Professor Alive W. Mills. In 1939 it began including theater courses. Additionally, courses in broadcasting, public speaking, and debate were offered.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records contain clippings from magazines and newspapers, pamphlets advertising the school, correspondence, reports, and photographs (1939). Information on courses offered during the summer, reflections on sessions by faculty, and summaries of sessions are all included.

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