Marianna MacKay Wilkins papers, 1924-1987
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
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.
- 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
- Title
- Marianna MacKay Wilkins papers, 1924-1987: A Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lissa Mele WS '13 with Katie Lamontagne, Archivist
- Date
- April 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Archives and Special Collections Repository
Warren Hunting Smith Library
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva New York 14456 U.S.A. US (United States)
archives@hws.edu