MS 0704.1
Correspondence , 1941-1973
7.5 linear inches
Chronological or alphabetical by name of correspondent
Forms part of MS 0704, the Viola Florence Barnes Collection
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Last Updated: 2003/04/12
Description:
Chiefly consists of letters written to Barnes
between 1955-1972 concerning the possible
publication of her three volume manuscript
entitled "Britain in the Shadow of World
Revolution, 1760-1776." These documents discuss
the merits of the work (often in considerable
detail) and ways in which the manuscript might be
published. Correspondents include Lawrence Henry
Gipson, Leonard W. Labaree, Edmund S. Morgan, and
other noted historians, as well as
representatives of numerous commerical publishers
and university presses. Other letters to Barnes
reflect her association with the John Simon
Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which gave her
financial support for her research, and discuss
her gifts of books, articles, and family
memorabilia to the Connecticut Valley Historical
Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the
Nebraska State Historical Society between
1968-1973. Also contains several letters by
Barnes written between 1941-1973. These letters
are chiefly addressed to friends on the Mount
Holyoke staff and they include autobiographical
details and notes about the history of the
College.
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MS 0704.2
Writings , ca.1923-1975
1.5 linear feet
Chronological
Forms part of MS 0704, the Viola Florence Barnes Collection
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Last Updated: 2003/04/12
Description:
Contains the manuscript of Barnes' three-volume
study of the history of Great Britain from
1760-1776 which she completed between 1959-1973.
Other writings consist of copies of articles and
reviews published between 1926-1969 and a
substantial number of unpublished essays, drafts,
notes, and memoranda, ca. 1923-1975. Some of the
latter material concerns the History Department
at Mount Holyoke College while other writings are
autobiographical in nature.
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MS 0704.3
History Department Records , ca.1939-1950
2 folders
Chronological
Forms part of MS 0704, the Viola Florence Barnes Collection
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Last Updated: 2003/04/12
Description:
Reflects activities of the Mount Holyoke College
History Department from about 1939-1950 and
chiefly consists of copies of letters by Barnes
written between 1946-1950. These letters are
addressed to President Roswell Ham and other
College officials, History Department members
(particularly Frederick Cramer), alumnae,
students, and colleagues. Also includes notes,
lists, and memoranda by Barnes dating from
1939-1942. Materials in this series concern a
variety of Department matters, including course
offerings and staffing issues.
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MS 0704.4
Memorabilia , 1906, 1913, 1919
1 folder
Chronological
Forms part of MS 0704, the Viola Florence Barnes Collection
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Last Updated: 2003/04/12
Description:
Contains a certificate for Barnes' completion of
her studies at the University of Nebraska School
of Music in 1906, her certificate of membership
in the National Daughters of the American
Revolution, 1913, and her Ph.D. diploma from Yale
University, 1919.
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MS 0704.5
Biographical Information , 1936-1979
1 folder
Chronological
Forms part of MS 0704, the Viola Florence Barnes Collection
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Last Updated: 2003/04/12
Description:
Includes newspaper articles and press releases
about Barnes as well as a biographical
questionnaire and lists of her publications.
Also contains a tribute read at her memorial
service on August 16, 1979 and a recollection by
William S. McFeely presented at the September 24
Faculty Meeting of that year.
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MS 0704.6
Photographs , ca.1896-1964
4 folders
Chronological
Forms part of MS 0704, the Viola Florence Barnes Collection
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Last Updated: 2003/04/12
Description:
Consists of formal portraits and informal
snapshots of Barnes, ca.1896-1964. Of particular
note are photographs of Barnes teaching a
kindergarten class in the Albion, Nebraska,
Methodist Church in 1896 at the age of ten and of
her with members of her high school graduating
class in 1901. Also includes photographs of
other people (probably friends or colleagues) and
of a variety of animals, buildings, and scenes.
Almost all of the photographs are unlabeled and
undated.
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