Wheaton College in Next Decade draft 1960, 1960
Scope and Contents
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: 1960
Creator
- From the Collection: May, Elizabeth Stoffregen, 1907-2011 (Economist, Wheaton Dean of the College & Acting President) (Creator, Person)
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