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Wellesley College

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1873-

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Hanna Schiller Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 10374
Abstract

This collection contains papers and some photographs pertaining to Hannah Schiller, her husband Rolf Wartenberg and her parents Rosa Schiller (née Oleynick) and Edwin Schiller. The emphasis of the material lies on Hannah Schiller's university and alumni papers and the couple's work at the Office of War information. The collection also contains various family documents, memorabilia and photos and Hannah's childhood diary documenting the family's emigration. There is correspondence with various organizations and friends mostly from the 1940s and 1950s.

Dates: 1914-1996; Majority of material found within 1921-1956

Ruth Sapin Hurwitz Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: P-1003
Abstract

Ruth Sapin Hurwitz was a social worker, teacher, writer, lecturer and proponent of Jewish Cultural heritage and ideas. The Ruth Sapin Hurwitz Photograph Album contains black and white photographs taken by Hurwitz during her time as a student at Wellesley College (1906-1910). The album includes undated handwritten captions and provides a look into women’s college life during the early part of the 20th century. Images capture campus activities such as studying, theatre performances, and social events. Also included are images from Hurwitz trips to Europe and across the United States.

Dates: 1906-1911

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Berlin (Germany) 1
Black-and-white photographs 1
Brochures 1
Certificates 1
Chicago (Ill.) 1