Haynes, Frances E., 1870-1958; librarian. Mount Holyoke College graduate, 1895. Papers consist of correspondence, a commonplace book, an account book, memorabilia, biographical information, and photographs. The collection relates primarily to her work as Mount Holyoke College Assistant Librarian, 1901-1936, with special emphasis on the 1935 Library expansion. Correspondence includes a letter from Edith M. Coon describing her work at Women's Christian College in Madras and letters regarding the death of Emilie Norton, a Mount Holyoke mathematics professor. The commonplace book includes parodies of a newspaper and hotel regulations. Most of the memorabilia was acquired during her travels in Europe, California and the Southern United States, with some from her 15th College reunion. Also included in the collection is a photograph of the 1894 fire at the First Congregational Church in South Hadley, Massachusetts and a photograph of a young man named A.C. Cummings of Ayer, Massachusetts.

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