Marianna MacKay Wilkins papers, 1924-1987

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-28

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A collection of papers belonging to or regarding Marianna MacKay Wilkins, WS '28. Includes 83 items in 14 folders, organized into the following series: programs, cards, bridge tally cards, dance cards and programs, correspondence, articles, photographs, and various memorabilia. Also included is a copy of a 1987 letter from Marianna, which accompanied memorabilia she sent to the Colleges. Items in this collection date from 1924 to 1987.

Dates

1924-1987

Creator

Wilkins, Marianna MacKay (Person)

Biographical Note

Marianna MacKay Wilkins was a member of the William Smith College class of 1928, however she did not graduate as she had to leave during her junior year due to illness. Her brother, Newton McKay (note different spelling of last name - Marianna insisted on "putting the 'a' back in MacKay, where it belongs.") was a member of the Hobart Class of 1927.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet ([1 box])

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers and items belonging to or regarding Marianna MacKay Wilkins, WS '28. Includes 83 items in 14 folders, all contained in one box. Materials in this collection date from 1924 to 1987.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series:

Program
Cards
Bridge Tally Cards
Dance Cards and Programs
Correspondence
Articles
Photogaphs
Various Memorabilia

Location

Box 1: Archives Storage, Range 22A, Section 4

Provenance

This collection was donated by Marianna MacKay Wilkins in 1987 after she learned that the Colleges were interested in memorabilia from former students. A letter to Asta Farrand, Director of Alumnae Relations, is located in Folder 14. This letter gives some information about Wilkins' gift.

Subjects

Bridge whist Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
College theater Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Dance cards Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Medbery Mummers
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Theater programs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Visiting cards Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
William Smith College -- Students