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Lucy J. Chamberlain Diaries

Call Number

MC.21

Date

1915-1922, inclusive

Creator

Chamberlain , Lucy J., 1893-1969

Extent

.25 Linear Feet in one half manuscript box

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

Lucy Jefferies Chamberlain received a Ph.D. from New York University (NYU) in 1932. In 1928 she became a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NYU. Chamberlain assumed administrative duties as Chairman of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology from 1948 to 1958. The Lucy Jefferies Chamberlain Diaries document three different periods in her early life. The first two cover the periods March 1915 to July 1916 and August 1916 to February 1918 respectively. The third is an account of her first experience as a lone worker in a rural community, written while she served as executive secretary of the Lafayette County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Darlington, Wisconsin.

Biographical Note

Lucy Jefferies Chamberlain was born on July 12, 1893. She attended the New York School of Social Work from 1921 to 1923, Columbia University's School of Journalism from 1925 to 1926, and received her B.S. (1927), A.M. (1930) and Ph.D. (1932) from New York University (NYU). In 1928 she became a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NYU; in 1929 she was promoted to assistant professor; in 1943 she was appointed full professor and held this position until her death in 1969. In addition to teaching, Chamberlain assumed administrative duties as Chairman of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology from 1948 to 1958. From 1953 to 1958 she also lectured at NYU's Graduate School of Public Administration.

Chamberlain was also an active member of the American Red Cross, for which she served as the executive secretary of the Lafayette County chapter in Darlington, Wisconsin during the summer of 1922.

Arrangement

Folders are arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note

The Lucy Jefferies Chamberlain Diaries document three different periods in her life. The first two cover the periods March 1915 to July 1916 and August 1916 to February 1918 respectively. The third one is an account of her first experience as a lone worker in a rural community, written while she served as executive secretary of the Lafayette County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Darlington, Wisconsin.

Subjects

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Published citations should take the following form: Identification of item, date (if known); Lucy J. Chamberlain Diaries; MC 21; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University Libraries.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite, and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

In 1984, Lucy J. Chamberlain's diaries were donated to the University Archives by Alex Rosen.

Collection processed by

University Archives staff.

About this Guide

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Language: Finding aid written in English.

Processing Information

Materials were placed in an acid-free box and folders.

Revisions to this Guide

January 2019: Edited by Jacqueline Rider for compliance with DACS and ACM Required Elements for Archival Description

Edition of this Guide

This version was derived from an OCR processed document.

Repository

New York University Archives
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012