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Louise W. Knight papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-214

Scope and Contents

The Louise Wilby Knight papers consist of questionnaires completed by female members of classes during Wesleyan's first period of coeducation (1872-1912) and research notes used to write her senior thesis in 1972.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-1972

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

All other records - Copyright held by creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

Louise (Lucy) Wilby Knight was a history major of the class of 1972. During her time at Wesleyan, she solidified an interest in feminist history that has continued throughout her career. In her final year at Wesleyan, Knight completed a history thesis on the subject of Wesleyan's first period of coeducation, 1872-1912. She has since published two biographies of Jane Addams, who was the co-founder of Chicago's Hull House and a noted women's rights activist during the late 1800s.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 half manuscript box and 1 card box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Louise Wilby Knight papers consist of questionnaires completed by female members of classes during Wesleyan's first period of coeducation (1872-1913) and research notes used to write her senior thesis in 1972.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Louise Wilby Knight.

Related Materials

Knight, Louise Wilby, The "Quails": the history of Wesleyan University's first period of coeducation 1872-1912, honors thesis, 1972.

Coeducation at Wesleyan Collection, ca. 1867-1912

Delegard, Kirstin Thesis Research Notes, 1989-1990

Title
Louise W. Knight papers, 1971-1972
Status
Completed
Author
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Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

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