History of Sophia Smith Collection in Timeline
The Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College is an internationally recognized archive specializing in women's history. It holds a diverse collection of primary source materials including manuscripts, photographs, and periodicals. The collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers and scholars interested in exploring various aspects of women's lives and contributions throughout history.
1901: Lucifer the Lightbearer Publication End Date
The Lucifer the Lightbearer publication ended in 1901.
1916: Woman's Journal Publication End Date
The Woman's Journal publication ended in 1916.
1935: Women's Archives Founded
In 1935, Mary Ritter Beard founded the Women's Archives [World Center for Women's Archives (WCWA)].
1941: Collection Proposed
In 1941, Smith College President Herbert Davis proposed to the Friends of the Smith College Library the creation of a collection dedicated to works by women writers.
1942: Collection Established
In 1942, Margaret Storrs Grierson established the collection to contribute to the college's mission of educating women.
1942: Grierson Appointed Director
In 1942, Margaret Storrs Grierson was appointed as Executive Secretary of the Friends of the Smith College Library and Director of the Women's Collection.
1943: Eugenesia and Church Woman Publication Began
In 1943, Eugenesia (Mexico) and Church Woman publications began.
1946: Collection Still Lacked a Name
As of 1946, the collection still lacked a name. Shortly thereafter it became known as the Sophia Smith Collection.
1956: Black Sash Publication Began
In 1956, the Black Sash (South Africa) publication began.
1990: Voices of Feminism Oral History Project Began
In 1990, the Voices of Feminism Oral History Project began and is now archived as part of the Sophia Smith Collection.
1999: Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project Founded
In 1999, the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project, founded by Arden Eversmeyer, was archived as part of the Sophia Smith Collection.
2006: Voices of Feminism Oral History Project Archived
In 2006, Voices of Feminism Oral History Project was archived as part of the Sophia Smith Collection.
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