mshm461 Women in Science Program Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections. Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
2011 Finding aid encoded in NoteTab Pro. Encoded by Georgina Tolgos. 2011-06-30 Finding aid written in English Collection Overview Mount Holyoke College. Special Programs for non-MHC Students Women in Science Program Records 1978 RG11.25 LD7091.51 1 (0.3 linear ft.) English Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
The records contain newspaper and magazine clippings and brochures. Historical Note

The Women in Science Program began in 1978 under Edwin S. Weaver, Professor of Chemistry at Mount Holyoke College. Initially it was funded by the National Science Foundation and then by the General Electic Foundation. This tuition-free program was designed to re-train women in chemical instrumentation during a two-week long summer session. Approximately 20 women participated each year.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records contain newspaper and magazine clippings and brochures. Information on funding and structure of the Program is included.

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Women in Science Program Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA