Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

Archival Inventory

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Historical Sketch:
Meribeth E. Cameron was born in Ingersoll, Ontario, and received her B.A., M.A. and PhD from Stanford University, as well as an MA from Radcliff College. An authority on modern Chinese history, she taught and published extensively on that subject. She was Academic Dean and professor of history at Mount Holyoke College from 1948-1970, and served as Acting President in 1954, 1966 and 1968-1969. She was also an editor of the Far Eastern Quarterly and Chairman of the National Committee on International Relations of the American Association of University Women (A.A.U.W.). She retired from Mount Holyoke College in 1970.

Description of Records:
Professional information in the records of Meribeth E. Cameron is in the form of correspondence, dating from 1966-1969; writings (1948-1969); biographical material including her faculty record and a number of news clippings; and photographs. Her correspondence involves matters such as parietals and responses to complaints; and records her contact with alumnae. The writings comprise study guides, journal articles and Cameron's 1969 Commencement address, while the biographical material documents her career as educator and member of many learned and professional societies, among them the American Historical Association. Particular mention is made of her academic Fellowships and grants, honorary degrees and scholarly publications.

Cite as: Office of the President, Meribeth Elliott Cameron Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA.

Access Restrictions: Unrestricted.