Dorothy Foster Papers

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Dorothy Foster (1883-1968) was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College class of 1904. She was senior class president in 1904, secretary to the Philosophy Club from 1903-1904, and a member of the English Club from 1903-1904. After Bryn Mawr, Foster earned a degree in English Literature from Radcliffe College in 1908 and did further graduate work at Harvard University from 1913-1914, and later became a professor at Mount Holyoke College. This collection contains letters Foster wrote to her mother during her junior and senior years at Bryn Mawr College. The letters cover a variety of subjects, including visiting speakers and their lectures, formal dinners, teas, club meetings, exams, hosting prospective students, the formation of the English club, Self-Government meetings, personal forays into early science courses at Bryn Mawr, and trips into Philadelphia.

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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, September 30, 1902
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1902
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother describing her trip to and arrival at Bryn Mawr and first days of studies. She writes about the Dean's address to students and welcoming the freshmen.
Date:
1902-09-30
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, April 16, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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A short note from Dorothy to her mother confirming her safe arrival back at Bryn Mawr and asking for a signed room contract and $15 right away.
Date:
1903-04-16
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, October 6, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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This letter concerns more housekeeping matters, ordering a book she cannot get through the library in a timely manner, and a recounting of her friends' escapade which resulted in her losing her stuffed toy.
Date:
1903-10-06
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her father, November 30, 1902
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her father, 1902
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her father describing her Thanksgiving dinner with the Hemphill family and her trip to Philadelphia to visit an exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts.
Date:
1902-11-30
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, May 5, 1904
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1904
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Preparations for commencement continue, including wardrobe worries and compiling a guest list. Spring has finally arrived on campus.
Date:
1904-05-05
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Invitation from the Trustees and Faculty of Bryn Mawr College to Mr. and Mrs. James Foster, May 20, 1904
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Invitation from the Trustees and Faculty of Bryn Mawr College to Mr. and Mrs. James Foster, 1904
Description:
Invitation to present at the Conferring of Degrees.
Date:
1904-05-20
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, October 14, 1903
Title:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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In her letter to her mother Dorothy shares that she has been elected her class president, which is very exciting but she is dreading all the speeches she will have to make. She and the English club are invited to dine with Dean Thomas and Ms. Gwinn, and everyone is very anxious. The students are still not satisfied with the Philosophy professor but no change has been promised.
Date:
1903-10-14
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, October 28, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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Dorothy describes in great detail the English Club's dinner at the Deanery. They were very anxious, but it turned out to be a pleasant evening and everyone was at ease. Dorothy is busy with her studies, presidential duties, and sports. The Philosophy professor is finally leaving, after many requests from the students.
Date:
1903-10-28
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, March 6, 1904
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1904
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Dorothy writes about a concert of the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Richard Strauss at the Academy of Music. She also went to a play and enjoyed swimming with her friends.
Date:
1904-03-06
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, April 20, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
Description:
Dorothy describes her trip back to campus in more detail. She reports that although almost everyone is back, a lot of people are sick (and she is too) and the mood is sleepy. She is worried about her mother's health and wishes she could be home to help.
Date:
1903-04-20
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, January 31, 1904
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1904
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Dorothy writes to her mother about plays they both saw and the exams she has taken so far.
Date:
1904-01-31
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, March 16, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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Dorothy has not heard from her mother for a while and is getting increasingly worried. She describes the signs of spring, including seniors singing on the steps of Taylor. She really enjoys her Lab and is considering what courses she should take next year.
Date:
1903-03-16
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, December 20, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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Dorothy is getting ready to travel home for Christmas, and she has done her Christmas shopping. Her class had a masquerade for the class of 1905 which was a great success.
Date:
1903-12-20
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, April 26, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
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Dorothy writes to her mother about her work and extracurricular activities, including the Philosophical Club. She also describes the event prepared for her class by the freshmen, called the "Café des Frais-Hommes" (café of freshmen).
Date:
1903-04-26
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, December 2, 1902
Title:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1902
Description:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother asking for more details about the family's Thanksgiving celebration. She also discusses the work she is doing for her classes.
Date:
1902-12-02
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, November 25, 1902
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1902
Description:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother. Dorothy describes her busy days and evenings. She wishes she could come home for Thanksgiving and informs her mother of her plan to have Thanksgiving dinner with a friend's family in Haverford.
Date:
1902-11-25
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Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, May 27, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
Description:
Examinations continue and Dorothy is very tired but doing quite well. She is worried about class dues to be collected soon and is looking forward to spending summer with her family. She discusses a book she is reading and asks for her mother's opinion.
Date:
1903-05-27
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, November 15, 1903
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
Description:
Dorothy writes to her mother about her classes (she likes the new Philosophy professor but finds the Poets course "rather stupid"). She describes an Alice in Wonderland-themed party and a masquerade. The hockey season is almost over, with just one match left. She quotes a few remarkable sayings by the Dean.
Date:
1903-11-15
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, April 17, 1904
Title:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1904
Description:
In this letter Dorothy describes the first reception the Dean gave to the seniors. The students are preparing for the May Day celebration, and some families are beginning to arrive for the Commencement. The seniors plan to give a farewell party to the faculty leaving next year.
Date:
1904-04-17
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Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, January 7, 1904
Title:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1904
Description:
This letter is mostly dedicated to Dorothy's return to campus and her recent visit home. She discusses new dresses she and other students got. She is trying to put her dorm room back in order.
Date:
1904-01-07
Collection:
Dorothy Foster Papers

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