mshm481 Florence Purington Prize Records, 1920-1950 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. 2011-07-01 Finding aid written in English Collection Overview Mount Holyoke College. Prizes and Honors Florence Purington Prize Records 1920-1950 RG 14.12 LD 7091.7 1 (0.3 linear ft.) English Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
The records include a newspaper clipping, and correspondence. Historical Note

The Florence Purington Prize was established in 1919 by Sigma Theta Chi Alumnae Committee. The awards was presented annually in the fall to one of the five highest ranking freshmen. The award was discontinued in 1950.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records include a newspaper clipping, and correspondence. The correspondence concern the selection of each year's recipient, as well as letters concerning funding for the prize.

Restricted

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

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Florence Purington Prize Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA