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Guide to the Records of the Dean of Women, Washington Square College, Dorothy McSparran Arnold RG.19.3


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Finding aid written in English using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

 Updated by Jacqueline Rider for compliance with DACS and ACM Required Elements for Archival Description Edited by Rachel Mahre to revise laudatory language in Biographical Note  , July 2019 , April 2021

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Creator: Arnold, Dorothy (Dorothy McSparran Arnold)
Title: Records of the Dean of Women, Washington Square College, Dorothy McSparran Arnold
Dates [inclusive]: 1924-1967
Abstract: Dorothy McSparran Arnold was Advisor to Women's Office (1924-28), Assistant Dean of Washington Square College (1928-48), and Dean of Women (1948-61) at New York University (NYU). Arnold was the administrator responsible for women's interests at Washington Square College for 43 years. The collection includes her administrative files with minutes, correspondence, memoranda, printed material, news clippings that describe, and photographs that illustrate her activities on behalf of women students.
Quantity: 2.5 Linear Feet in 5 manuscript boxes
Location: 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.
Language: Materials are in English.
Call Phrase: RG.19.3