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Lois Marietta Williams papers

 Collection
Identifier: WilliamsL-RSCA-ORPR-US

Scope and Contents

The Lois Williams Papers consist of her High School Yearbook (1912), personal diaries from 1921 to 1980 (volumes 1 through 12), a collection of photographs and news clippings from her Brazilian YWCA work in the 1930s and 1940s, correspondence (in Portuguese and English), and publications in both English and Portuguese, along with her passport and Brazilian identity cards, and instructions not to be opened “Until the Year 2000”.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912 - 1980

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Lois Marietta Williams (1893-1980) graduated from Reed in 1916 in ancient Greek, proceeding to a career in sociology and physical education. The papers consist of her diaries, biographical information, correspondence, photographs, publications and clippings, particularly about her Brazilian YWCA work in the 1930s and 1940s.

Physical Location

East Stacks Compact Shelving (near L17)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Lois Williams Papers were a gift of Lois Williams, Reed College Class of 1916.

Processing Information

Processed by Mark Kuestner May 5, 2010.

Author
Mark Kuestner
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Reed College Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97202-8199 United States