Rachel Alice Merritt Papers,1916-1963.

Collection Number: 37-5-2558

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Rachel Alice Merritt papers, 1916-1963.
Collection Number:
37-5-2558
Creator:
Merritt, Rachel Alice,
Quantity:
1.3 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Scrapbooks
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Student scrapbooks from Cornell University. Travel memorabilia, letters, diary from a 1931 trip to Europe; photographs; diplomas and certificates; extension agent scrapbook; and retirement album.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Home demonstration agent.
Rachel Merritt graduated from Cornell University in 1928 and received a Master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. She served with the New York State Cooperative Extension Service for thirty-two years and was Assistant State Leader of Home Demonstration Agents at the time of her retirement in 1963.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Student scrapbooks from Cornell University. Travel memorabilia, letters, diary from a 1931 trip to Europe; photographs; diplomas and certificates; extension agent scrapbook; and retirement album.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Merritt, Rachel Alice, 1904-
Cornell University -- Students.
Cornell University. Class of 1928.

Subjects:
Women college students.
Home economics extension workers -- New York (State) -- Ithaca.
Europe -- Description and views.

Form and Genre Terms:
Scrapbooks.
Photographs.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Rachel Alice Merritt papers, #37-5-2558. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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