Diary of Hart-Lester Harris

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Title
Diary of Hart-Lester Harris
Institution
Smith College
Description
Hart-Lester Harris gives a brief account of each day in 1910, her freshman/sophomore year at Smith College. Harris writes of school work, friendships, clothing, events and day-to-day happenings in her life. Notable events include seeing Halley's comet, and the inauguation of Smith College President Marion Le Roy Burton.
Collection
Hart-Lester Harris papers
Subject
Women college students--United States
Tailoring (Women's)
Women's clothing
Student housing
Women--Education (Higher)--United States
Universities and colleges--Examinations
Vacations
College sports for women
Universities and colleges--Faculty
Halley's comet
Letter writing
Music--Instruction and study
Church and college
Smith College
Themes
Academics
Personal Relationships
Student Life
Dress
Buildings and Grounds
Faculty, Staff and Administrators
Arts, Theater and Music
Special Events
Home and Family
Tradition and Ritual
Creator
Harris, Hart-Lester, 1891-1984
Contributor
Smith College Archives (repository)
Date
1910
Format
Diaries
Copyright and Use
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Item Identifier smith_ca_80-02_b1835_f002_001
Cite this Item
Harris, Hart-Lester, 1891-1984. "Diary of Hart-Lester Harris". Smith College. 1910. College Women. Web. Accessed October 1, 2023. https://collegewomen.org/node/18122

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