Helen Calder Robertson Letters

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Helen Calder Robertson (1894-1982) was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College class of 1916. She lived all four years in Rockefeller Hall and was an active member of the Christian Association. After graduation, she was a volunteer manager at the Eye Clinic at Rhode Island Hospital from 1916-18. She later worked for the Red Cross Home Service, from 1918-19. She was the author of Three Histories of the First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island 1722-1956. This collection primarily contains letters Robertson wrote to her family from 1913 to 1916, during her time at Bryn Mawr. The letters were written to Robertson’s family and are detailed and informative, providing valuable insight on a range of topics: student life; faculty rapport; descriptions of faculty members and coursework; dorm life; Christian Association; Self-Government; visiting lecturers; traditions, etc.

Collection Guide for the Helen Calder Robertson Letters
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, April 10, 1913
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, April 10, 1913
Description:
Letter describing classes, labs and basketball games, and a lecture by an English poet.
Date:
1913-04-10
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, November 16, 1915
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1915
Description:
Helen had an interview with the writing professor about her daily themes and got some important insights. She played hockey against Juniors.
Date:
1915-11-16
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Description:
This fragment describes a day when Helen played basketball and took care of some odd errands.
Date:
1913
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, October 19, 1913
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1913
Description:
Helen describes a rather busy week with visiting friends, Orals, singing on the steps of Taylor, hockey games and other activities.
Date:
1913-10-19
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, December 14, 1913
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1913
Description:
This short fragment tells about Sophomores helping Seniors get to their Orals on time and a play done by Alumnae.
Date:
1913-12-14
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Description:
Undated fragment describing a meeting of the Christian Association.
Date:
1913 - 1914
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, February 20, 1913
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1913
Description:
In this letter to her family Helen writes about her class meeting where several officers were elected. She is working on a song for the Freshmen show.
Date:
1913-02-20
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 27, 1915
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 27, 1915
Description:
This letter mostly describes examination week and preparations for the Garden Party.
Date:
1915-05-27
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, October 18, 1915
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1915
Description:
Helen does not have much to report except a visit from Bishop Lloyd and improving weather.
Date:
1915-10-18
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, January 31, 1913
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1913
Description:
Helen gives a detailed account of her usual day in college.
Date:
1913-01-31
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Title:
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Description:
This short fragment mentions preparations for May Day.
Date:
1914
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 6, 1915
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1915
Description:
In this letter fragment Helen writes about the memorial service for Miss Garrett.
Date:
1915-05-06
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, October 13, 1914
Title:
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1914
Description:
In this letter Helen writes about a new cut rule proposed by Miss Thomas which met a lot of resistance from the students.
Date:
1914-10-13
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 1-8, 1914
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 1-8, 1914
Description:
Helen describes sourcing flowers for the May Day baskets.
Date:
1914-05-01 - 1914-05-08
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, March 30, 1916
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, March 30, 1916
Description:
Helen complains that it is hard for her to concentrate on studying for her quizzes with spring around.
Date:
1916-03-30
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, April 2, 1914
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, April 2, 1914
Description:
Helen prepares for a Philosophy quiz and shares some gossip about a professor's misfortune.
Date:
1914-04-02
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, February 7, 1916
Title:
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, 1916
Description:
Helen had an interesting day with a couple of teas she went to and some new things she learned.
Date:
1916-02-07
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 16, 1916
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Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 16, 1916
Description:
Helen describes the last day of lectures and singing goodbye to campus.
Date:
1916-05-16
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Title:
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Description:
This short fragment describes a Sunday visit with friends.
Date:
1914
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 17, 1914
Title:
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, May 17, 1914
Description:
In this letter Helen tells her family about the class supper and the dinner her class gave to Seniors, last orals and Seniors saying goodbye to campus.
Date:
1914-05-17
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Helen Calder Robertson Letters

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