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Frances Perkins Program Records, 1978-Finding AidFinding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections.2011
Administrative InformationPlease use the following format when citing materials from this collection: Frances Perkins Program Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA Restricted Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation. Return to the Table of Contents Historical NoteThe Frances Perkins Program founded in 1980 to give women over 25 years of age an opportunity to continue their education through study at Mount Holyoke College. Students enrolled in the Program may work as either a full or part time student. Approximately ten percent of recent classes have been Frances Perkins students. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents of the CollectionThe records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, a petition (1980), brochures, press releases, directories, newsletters, invitations, and bulletins. Information on the history and founding of the program is present, as well as reflections and evaluation by both Frances Perkins students and traditional Mount Holyoke students. Detailed descriptions of the background of the Frances Perkins Program participants is also included. Return to the Table of Contents |
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