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Opening Functions, 1949-1963

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The SPEECHES series contains drafts and typed speeches that Mrs. May gave while at Wheaton College. Of note is the speech “Three Faces of Eve,” for which she gained some notoriety. Written in 1963, and famous at Wheaton as “Mrs. May’s vertical woman speech.” the speech champions the value of women. She suggests that marriage and family are not the only options open to a woman but that further education and the pursuit of a career are viable choices. The speech can be found in box five, folder 6.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949-1963

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions. Open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.6 Cubic Feet (9 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wheaton College
26 East Main Street
Norton Massachusetts 02766