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Irving Day, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-274

Scope and Contents

The majority of this collection contains correspondence from Irving Day, Jr. (Williams 1944) to his parents, siblings, and friends regarding campus life at Williams College. Day writes mostly about courses he's taking at Williams and the intensity of the academic program, social life and his involvement with the Delta Theta Pi fraternity, athletic events, his general struggles at Williams, the weather, and family matters. Additional correspondence is from Irving's sister Margaret (who was a student at St. Lawrence University in New York) to their parents and occasionally to Irving. Margaret writes mostly about rushing for a sorority, social life, academic life, and family matters. The legal document relating to Hartley F. Dewey pertains to the estate of Mr. Dewey, who was Irving Day, Jr.'s grandfather. There are a few unlabeled photographs and negatives in the collection. The negatives appear to be of Irving Day Sr. (Williams 1916). There is also an unidentified newspaper issue from 1944.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916 - 1941

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Irving Day, Jr. papers is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Special Collections staff prior to a visit.

Conditions Governing Use

In consultation with Special Collections staff, reproductions may be made upon request. Please consult with staff regarding questions about publishing materials from Williams Special Collections. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Biographical / Historical

Irving Day, Jr. was a member of the Williams College class of 1944.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged into four series: I. Correspondence, II. Legal Documents, III. Photographs, and IV. Printed Material.

Physical Location

Library Shelving Facility

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Richard Guy, November 2017.

Processing Information

Processed by Katie Nash, 2017.

Source

Title
Irving Day, Jr. papers
Status
Completed
Author
Nash, Katie
Date
2017
Description rules
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Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Williams College Archives Repository

Contact:
Sawyer Library
26 Hopkins Hall Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267