The Margaret Alexander Marsh Papers are 6 linear feet and 11/2 linear inches The material ranges in date from 1911- 1984 with the bulk of the material from 1940-1959. The papers are primarily related to her research and work as a faculty member and a Class Dean at Smith College. The focus of her research was international relations, particularly the social and economic consequences of twentieth century imperialism in Central and South America. The bulk of the collection is research notes, subject files, lecture notes (from her own education and as an instructor), and correspondence from students. In addition, there are photographs, syllabi, travel journals, and her own published and unpublished writing.

This collection is organized into nine series:

• I. Biographical Material
• II. Correspondence
• III. Courses Taken
• IV. Courses Taught
• V. Research Notes And Card Files
• VI. Smith College
• VII. Subject Files
• VIII. Writing And Speeches
• IX. Photographs
• Restricted Materials