Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

Archival Inventory

Historical Sketch:
Medieval Studies became an official major program in 1974. The major in medieval Studies is designed to offer students training in appropriate languages and certain other basic aspects of medieval civilization. It is an interdisciplinary program which offers a wide range of courses in medieval art, languages, literature, music, history, and religion.

Description of Records:
The Medieval Studies Program Records date from 1974-1994 and contain correspondence, leaflets, course lists, and exhibit guides. These records include information on various special events such as a symposium on "Monsters, Gargoyles, and Dragons", medieval plays put on by a visiting troupe from Toronto, and the Annual Ruth J. Dean lecture. Information such as program descriptions and lists of faculty involved in Medieval studies from 1917 to 1979 are included as well. The records contain annual reports from the years 1974/75-1990/91. The reports include enrollment statistics, budget requests, syllabi and writing assignments. Information about course development, lectures and conferences, the Five College Medieval Studies Program, awards, and academic achievements of majors are also included.

Cite as: Medieval Studies Program Records, Archives and Special Collections, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

Access Restrictions: Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.