Frances Perkins Program records

Series — Container: Special Programs, Undergraduate - Francis Perkins Program

Identifier: RG 12-07

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, a petition (1980), brochures, press releases, directories, newsletters, invitations, and bulletins. Information on the history and founding of the program is present, as well as reflections and evaluation by both Frances Perkins students and traditional Mount Holyoke students. Detailed descriptions of the background of the Frances Perkins Program participants is also included.

Dates

Creation: 1978-

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted

Conditions Governing Use

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

Historical Note

The Frances Perkins Program founded in 1980 to give women over 25 years of age an opportunity to continue their education through study at Mount Holyoke College. Students enrolled in the Program may work as either a full or part time student. Approximately ten percent of recent classes have been Frances Perkins students.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 full Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, a petition (1980), brochures, press releases, directories, newsletters, invitations, and bulletins.