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Merrill Prize for Significant Progress in Freshmen English Records, 1944Finding AidFinding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections.2011
Administrative InformationPlease use the following format when citing materials from this collection: Merrill Prize for Significant Progress in Freshman English Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA 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 Merrill Prize for Significant Progress in Freshman English was established in 1925 by Bessie Merrill. Her daughter Lorma (Mclean) Marshall was a professor in the English Department at Mount Holyoke College from 1923-1925. The prizes are awarded annually to freshman chosen by the English Department. Initially, the prizes were funded by Merrill's donation to the College. Once those funds were exhausted, Lorma Marshall assumed the task of sponsoring prizes. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents of the CollectionThe records are composed of correspondence, primarily from recipients thanking Lorma (Mclean) Marshall, sponsor of the prizes. Limited historical information is also included. Return to the Table of Contents |
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