Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

Archival Inventory

2 boxes (6.5 linear inches)

Historical Sketch:
The Skinner Museum was founded by Joseph Allen Skinner, who donated it to the college in 1946. Its collections consist primarily of early American artifacts. But also some artifacts from foreign countries.

Description of Records:
The records of the Skinner Museum contain clippings, fliers, correspondence, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant proposal, annual reports (1977-1982), donor records (1974-1984), Skinner Museum Evaluation Committee Records, Winter Term Course Evaluation records. The records document the history and day-to-day operation of the Museum including information about finances, academic courses held in conjunction with the Museum, a combination of object and monetary donations to the Museum, and information about grants sought and/or received.

Cite as: Skinner Museum Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley ,MA.

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