Eleanor C. Bird papers, 1929-1969
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bird, Eleanor C., 1917-2012
- Title
- Eleanor C. Bird papers
- Dates
- 1929-1969 (inclusive)19371939
- Quantity
- 0.74 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 6286
- Summary
- Papers of a woman who graduated from the University of Washington in 1939
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Eleanor Catherine (Bird) Green (1917-2012) graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in June 1939. During the 1938-39 academic year, she was president of the Associated Women Students at the University of Washington. She was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, Mortar Board, and Totem Club.
Content Description
University of Washington Associated Women Students (AWS) records, conference materials from the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students, UW and AWS student handbooks and guides, UW commencement ephemera, award materials, student papers.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 6286-001, Eleanor C. Bird papers, 1937-1939
- Accession No. 6286-002, Eleanor Green papers, 1929-1969
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 6286-001: Eleanor C. Bird papers, 1937-1939
0.19 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: University of Washington Associated Women Students (AWS) records, conference materials from the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students, UW and AWS student handbooks and guides, UW commencement ephemera, Home Economics 144 student paper
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Info: Ronald S. Green, Jr.
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Description: Handbooks, By-Laws, and Conference Reports
Scope and Content: A.W.S. Hobby Groups; Constitution and By-Laws of Women's Self-Government Association University of Minnesota; Standards Handbook of the Associated Women Students University of Washington; College Day Sponsorded by Spokane Branch American Association of University Women; How to Study and Like it; Student Handbook at University of Washington 1938; Intercollegiate Association of Women Students Repot of Ninth Biennial Conference at University of Kansas April 3-5, 1939
Dates: 1932-1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001 -
Description: University of Washington 1939 CommencementDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001
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Description: University of Washington Associated Women Students (AWS) recordsDates: 1938-1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001
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Description: AWS events, recruiting material, and related ephemeraDates: 1937-1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001
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Description: Conference materials from the Intercollegiate Association of Women StudentsDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001
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Description: Newpaper article about Eleanor BirdDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001
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Description: Home Economics 144 Student PaperDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Accession 6286-001
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Accession No. 6286-002: Eleanor Green papers, 1929-1969
0.94 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Newspaper clippings, university magazines, photos, sorority newsletters, conference materials, handbooks, award materials, hospital newsletters, and a freshman beanie.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ron Green
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Description: Newspaper Clippings
Scope and Content: Newspaper clippings about the Intercollegiate Association of Women's Students, UW Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Motar Board, and Totem Club from various newspapers including the University of Washington Daily and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Dates: 1938-1939Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Washington State Evergreen NewspapersDates: 1937-1938Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 6286-002
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Description: University of Washington Columns Magazines
Scope and Content: Columns magazines from February, March, and April of 1938
Dates: 1938Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Photos and College Ephemera
Scope and Content: U. of W. Crew Drive 1930 - "On to Poughkeepsie" tag, Washington Beloved music sheet, Associated Students of the University of Washington Autumn Quarter 1937 card, 5 photos of UW's campus, group photo, School of Home Economics Open House pamphlet April 1939, 1935-1936 W Book, 3 photos of a woman labeled Laurie, and a blue book from Political Science I from October 1937.
Dates: 1930-1939Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: National Intercollegiate Convention of Associated Women Students papers
Scope and Content: Notes and papers from the 1939 Nicaws convention in Kanas and letters to Eleanor Green regarding the convention. Multiple train tickets also included.
General Notes: There is some anti-Japanese pamphlets
Dates: 1938-1939Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Coed Counselor papers, Freshman Contact Committee papers, and Big Sister Reports
Scope and Content: Coed counselor information papers and application, freshman contact committee papers and reports, and report of big sisters
Dates: 1933-1935Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: The Crescent Crier and Constitution and By-Laws of Delta Delta Delta
Scope and Content: Crescent Crier or newsletter of UW's Delta Delta Delta Sorority as well as a booklet of By-Laws of the sorority
Dates: 1934-1936Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Annual Conference of Seattle High School Girls' Clubs schedule and Matrix Table pamphlet
Scope and Content: Booklet schedule of the Annual Conference of Seattle High School Girls' Clubs and pamphlet of the eighth annual Matrix Table honoring Seattle Women of Achievement
Dates: 1938Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Blue Books, Handbooks, Stationary, and Newsletter
Scope and Content: It is Done - A Social Blue Book, blank stationary, Semi Annual Newsletter of the Intercollegiate Association of Women's Students, Mass meeting celebration poster, Standards Handbook of the Associated Women Students, and Associated Women Students' Activities Tea Blue Book.
Dates: 1938Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Broadcast Transcript
Scope and Content: Transcript pf the Youth Faces of Democracy broadcast by member of the University Committee N.C.J.C
Dates: 1938Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Report, Scenario booklet, and Camp Y.W.C.A book
Scope and Content: Cabinet Council Planning Conference of University of Washington Y.W.C.A booklet from Spring 1937 at Camp Bainbridge, 1000 Girls and a Cottage Scenario, and University of Washington Young Women's Christian Association Annual Report
Dates: 1937-1939Container: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Tolo Tattler
Scope and Content: Tolo Tattler Alumnae Banquet Annual Edition Friday May 12, 1939
Dates: 1939Container: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Harborview Hospital Certificate of AppreciationDates: 1969Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 6286-002
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Description: Publicity after September 1, 1966
Scope and Content: Holiday card, hospital staff photos, Harborview hospital Who Who's Who paper, memo, Systemic Review King Count Hospital newsletter, newspaper clipping, press releases, Red Cross News letter from the Seattle - King County Chapter, postcards, hospital event programs, volunteer lists, letters, invitations, Annual Report of Volunteer Services 1966
Dates: 1966-1969Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Photographs, Newsletters, and Volunteer Conference paper
Scope and Content: Photos of Mrs. Olaf Laregaard, Annual Awards Tea program, Harborview Medical Center Viewpoint Newsletters May 1968 to August 1969, and "The Day of the Volunteer is Really Here!" paper
Dates: 1968-1969Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Program and Booklets
Scope and Content: Theta Alpha of Delta Delta Delta Initiation Banquet program, Theta Alpha of Delta Delta Delta Senior Breakfast booklet, Theta Alpha of Delta Delta Delta Spring Informal booklet
Dates: 1968Container: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Wood Booklet
Scope and Content: Theta Alpha of Delta Delta Delta Formal Dinner Dance booklet with wood cover.
General Notes: Wrapped in tissue for protection.
Dates: 1968Container: Box/Folder 2/1, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Award Plaque
Scope and Content: Associated Students of the University of Washington in Recognition of Services on the Student Council plaque
General Notes: Wrapped in tissue for protection.
Dates: 1939Container: Box/Folder 2/2, Accession 6286-002 -
Description: Freshman Beanie
Scope and Content: Purple and gold hat.
General Notes: Wrapped in tissue for protection. Note provided by the donor states it may have belonged to the creators brother .
Dates: 1929Container: Box/Folder 2/3, Accession 6286-002
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Subject Terms
- Commencement ceremonies--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Bird, Eleanor C., 1917-2012--Archives
Corporate Names
- Intercollegiate Association of Women Students--History
- University of Washington. Associated Women Students--Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
