M. Carey Thomas Papers

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M. Carey Thomas (1857-1935) became the first Dean and head of the English Department when Bryn Mawr College opened in 1884. Following the death of the college's first president, James Rhoads, in 1894, she was elected to succeed him in the position. She used her position to both expand the College, ensuring several new buildings were constructed on campus, and to influence college policies. Thomas was involved in the women's suffrage movement and an early promoter of adding a sex-based equal rights amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Although she was interested in rights for white, Anglo-Saxon women, Thomas's legacy of racism and antisemitism kept both Black and Jewish students out of Bryn Mawr even after she stepped down as president. This collection is comprised of documents from both Thomas's personal papers and the official records that survive from her time at Bryn Mawr College, including office subject files and a great deal of personal correspondence.

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Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, December 09, 1889
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1889
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, giving her an update on Miss Locke's recovery from surgery. She also writes of plans to visit Bryn Mawr, and encloses a sample of something that is decidedly not the duck pattern.
Date:
1889-12-09
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 24, 1883
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1883
Description:
A short note sent along with a book that M. Carey Thomas recommends that Mary Garrett read. Also expresses sympathy for Garrett.
Date:
1883-12-24
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, February 20, 1894
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1894
Description:
M. Carey Thomas explains that she has been too busy to write a long letter. She writes that she is feeling overwhelmed with work, and is not sure if she should have Garrett come to Bryn Mawr to visit.
Date:
1894-02-20
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, February 02, 1894
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1894
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes of having a busy day at Bryn Mawr College, and of troubles that she is having with Dr. Rhoads.
Date:
1894-02-02
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, February 10, 1893
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1893
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes of her busy days doing work for Bryn Mawr College, of her health, and of the misunderstanding between herself, Mary Garrett, and others regarding the Medical School issue.
Date:
1893-02-10
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 01, 1885
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1885
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett to discuss the current situation with the languages offered at Bryn Mawr School, and the status of the German teacher. She wishes Garrett to discuss the situation with the rest of the Committee so that they can continue to offer four languages at the School.
Date:
1885-12-01
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, September 29, 1886
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1886
Description:
M. Carey Thomas mentions money, her wishes for Garrett to write to her, and laments the engagement of Miss Knox. She discusses her return to Bryn Mawr and the school year.
Date:
1886-09-29
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, January 01, 1893
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1893
Description:
Mary Garrett writes a note wishing M. Carey Thomas a Happy New Year, and to ask about Thomas's plan to visit.
Date:
1893-01-01
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, November 27, 1883
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1883
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to express sympathy for the apparent loss of Mary Garrett's mother.
Date:
1883-11-27
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1890
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1890
Description:
M. Carey Thomas instructs Garrett to send letters back to her, mentions committee meetings, and writes of enclosing Bessie's letter and Dr. Kelly's article. She also mentions Dr. Blackwell's paper.
Date:
1890
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, August 27, 1892
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1892
Description:
M. Carey Thomas discusses her personal relationship with Garrett and mentions the medical school plot.
Date:
1892-08-27
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 08, 1893
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1893
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett about addressing a Bryn Mawr board meeting and confronting a board member who often kisses her without consent (likely Mr. Childs). A typed copy of the "Report of the Executive Committee" of the board of trustees is included with the letter.
Date:
1893-12-08
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, May 25, 1889
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1889
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes of the planning of the school, the committee, and decor. She mentions talking to Dr. Jacobi, Cushier, and Blackwell. She attached pamphlets from two ships.
Date:
1889-05-25
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, December 03, 1889
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1889
Description:
A letter from Mary Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, in which she informs Thomas and Mamie Gwinn about the surgery that Miss Lockes underwent.
Date:
1889-12-03
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, October 11, 1891
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1891
Description:
Mary Garrett expresses her disappointment over not having heard from M. Carey Thomas. She then goes into detail about her travels. No envelope.
Date:
1891-10-11
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, December 13, 1887
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1887
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas to express her sympathy and condolences after hearing of Thomas's mother's illness. She then describes her upcoming travel plans, including taking a steamship to Cairo.
Date:
1887-12-13
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, February 23, 1894
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1894
Description:
M. Carey Thomas sends Garrett instructions on what trains to take, and where to wait for her upon her arrival at Bryn Mawr College.
Date:
1894-02-23
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, January 21, 1889
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1889
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, encouraging her to limit the hours that she works, and to incorporate more time for exercise and rest, lest she burn out. She then discusses upcoming travel plans, which include Julia Rogers and Thomas. She briefly mentions having heard the recitations of two of the teachers at Bryn Mawr School, but says that Miss Andrews is anxious about the Teacher's Meeting.
Date:
1889-01-21
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, August 02, 1891 - August 06, 1891
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1891
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas from London, telling her of the houses and buildings that she has recently visited and viewed.
Date:
(approximate)1891-08-02 - (approximate)1891-08-06
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, April 15, 1890
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1890
Description:
A brief letter from Mary Garrett to M. Carey Thomas in which she states that she agrees with many of the changes that Thomas wanted to make on their circular. No envelope.
Date:
1890-04-15
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College

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