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Daniel Horowitz is a historian whose work focuses on the history of consumer culture and social criticism in the U.S. He taught at Smith College and directed the school's American Studies program for 18 years. These papers contain professional papers including correspondence, research, and reviews related to several of Horowitz's books.

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Hunter was born in Ohio to a family involved in printing and publishing. Hunter is also known as a papermaker and an authority on the history of papermaking. This collection contains specimens of papers made by Hunter and articles by or about him. Also a copy of: Massachusetts Institute of Technology : Dard Hunter Paper Museum

Scope and Contents Collection of papers concerning "Form & content: the art of the book in the Pioneer Valley," held March 17-April 4, 1987, at the Center for the Arts in Northampton, Massachusetts. The event was conceived of by David Bourbeau. The collection includes handwritten notes, designs, schedules, and plans for events by Bourbeau (and some others); printed press releases, programs, and event keepsakes; correspondence addressed to Bourbeau and to the Northampton Center for the Arts; typed labels...

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A photograph collection of Pioneer Valley book workers, printed books, and bookbindings. Includes photographs, flyers, and catalogue.

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The Dead Feminists broadside collection includes broadside prints created by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring. Each print features quotes by historical feminists, are limited-edition, and letterpress printed from hand-drawn lettering and illustrations. Jessica and Chandler have released 31 broadsides since the series began in 2008.

Abstract The D.C. Rape Crisis Center was founded in 1972 as one of the first anti-rape organizations and the first Rape Crisis Center in the country. At the time it was started, the Center had a primary goal of being run by women of color, which was achieved during various periods through its history. This collection contains orientation information for new volunteers, as well as event information, various publications, and pamphlets. Addition material includes handwritten notes (loose and in...

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Contains programs, photographs, and newspaper clippings documenting the Debate Society 's activities.

Abstract Diane (Dee) Mosbacher is an activist, filmmaker, and practicing psychiatrist. Her production company, Woman Vision, has produced films with themes touching on homophobia in various contexts, women's history, and the lived experiences of people who are gay and lesbian. This collection documents Mosbacher's personal life and professional life both through and outside of Woman Vision. It includes writings by and about Mosbacher, paper records from Woman Vision's projects, and a large amount of...

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Woman who owned Robert Browning's writing desk and bequeathed it to Smith College in memory of her daughter. Includes photographs of the desk, Vail's manuscript notes and printed writings, a note in Robert Browning's autograph, memorabilia, and flowers collected from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's grave in Florence and the Browning residence in Venice from a trip to Europe in 1924.

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This collection contains department records including literary journals, photographs, pamphlets, course listings, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, paper assignments, final and mid-year exams, and assorted fliers.

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This collection contains course syllabi, resources, announcements, invitations, newsletters, pamphlets, newspaper articles, exam questions, a handbook, diploma program thesis reports, student assignments and student records.

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The Department of Art at Smith College was established in 1902 when art courses became a part of the regular curriculum. Many varied courses have been added to this curriculum and many pieces of art have been added to the art museum since that year. The collection contains the administrative, faculty, and course material produced within the department, including art building files, faculty articles and books, gift files, and general departmental material.

Abstract The collection contains papers related to the Smith College Astronomy Department. Founded in 1887 with the building of a new observatory and with Mary E. Byrd as Director, it became part of the Five College Astronomy Department starting in 1960. Records include a history of the department, booklets, course and faculty information, diagrams, account books, notebooks and photographs of astronomical observations, information on observatory instruments, correspondence, and notes and...

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Athletics have been a part of a Smith College education since 1889. The Department of Athletics focuses on student athletics/teams at Smith, not the academic side of sports. Its records consist of office files, meeting minutes, account books, publications, bulletins, scrapbooks, photos, class cards, budgets, intramural files, Seven Sisters files, and team files.

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Records include information regarding committees, courses, exams, department memos, minutes from department meetings, as well as information and publicity regarding lectures and symposiums sponsored by the department. There is also information regarding the Sigma Xi Society and the H.H. Wilder Collection.

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Records include the department's course offerings, history, events, finances and faculty. Types of materials include typescripts, annual reports, press releases, syllabi, photographs, financial ledgers, published papers, journals, correspondence, and meeting minutes (restricted).

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The Department of Chemistry started at Smith College in 1897 and by the 1940's, courses were being offered in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, and analytical chemistry. The depatment records contain general departmental material collected over the latter half of the twentieth century, including files pertaining to the American Chemical Society, National Science Foundation, lab notes, grants, theses, and administrative functions.

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This collection contains exam questions, newspaper articles, and black and white photographs.

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Dance began at Smith as a study though lectures in the 1920's, became tied to the Theatre Department in the 1940's, and finally established its own department in the 1970's. Along with department files, the collection includes dance programs, concert files, and photographs.

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The Department of East Asian Language and Literature began in 1989 at Smith College with a focus on Korean, Japanese, and Chinese culture. Its records contain documents pertaining to the function of the department including memos, budget statements, copyright requests, and syllabi.

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This collection contains black and white photographs, newspaper articles, mid-year and final exams, and department announcements.

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This collection contains newspaper and magazine articles, materials for prospective majors, news releases, black and white photographs, class notes, course syllabi, and mid-year and final exam questions.

Abstract The Department of Education and Child Study at Smith prepares some students to become educational leaders while offering others a strong foundation for careers in history, science, literature, business, and counseling. The collection contains photos and an oral history project, as well as a large amount of Campus School material, including Advisory Board files, curriculum material, minutes, budgets, Treasurer's reports, Annual Fund information, Board of Counselors records, correspondence and...

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This collection includes department files, materials describing the hostory of the department, newspaper and magazine articles, pamphlets, and black and white photographs, as well as materials pertaining to personnell searches.

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The Department of English records contain materials describing the history and work of the department. Types of materials include course syllabi, correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, photographs, handbooks, and assorted typescripts and fliers. Meeting minutes provide a look at the administration of the department, while the scope of the academic material can be discovered through the numerous syllabi.

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The Department of Exercise and Sport Studies (ESS) began at Smith College in 1895 under a different name and received its current title in 1982. The department deals with the academic side of sports at Smith College and its collection records contain ledgers, photographs, budget records, many office files, and Adult Fitness Camp files.

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The Department of French Studies began in 1894 at Smith College. Its records contain documents pertaining to the function of the department including photographs, meeting minutes, budgets, event programming, and course syllabi.

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The Department of Geology began at Smith College in 1876 and the number of courses quickly grew. Today, the department includes, as part of course teaching elements, an extensive mineral collection as well as numerous field trips. The collection contains donation records, field trip records, lecture notes, maps, and newspaper articles..

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The German Studies Department at Smith College was established in 1894. The Department records, 1900s-1980s, contain materials describing the department's courses as well as its theatrical performances. Types of materials include black and white photographs of students and faculty, course syllabi, mid-year and final exam questions, news releases, and programs from theatrical performances.

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In 1919, Smith College established the History and Government Department. By 1921, the department's name changed to the Government Department.These records contains course syllabi, mid-year and final exam questions, black and white photographs, news releases, and department announcements.