Martha J. Crandall Scrapbook 1913-1917

Arrangement

Title
Martha J. Crandall Scrapbook
Collection Number
RG11.2018.006
Repository
Chatham University
Extent
1.0 box
Date
1913-1917
creator
Crandall–Noyes, Martha Johnson, 1913-1917
Author
Finding aid prepared by Emily Simons, under the supervision of Molly Tighe.
Publisher
Chatham University
Address
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
412-365-1212
jkmref@chatham.edu
Date
November 2018

Administrative History:

Martha Johnson Crandall attended the Pennsylvania College for Women (P.C.W.) starting in 1913 and graduating in 1917. During her time at PCW, Crandall was Class Secretary, Class Reporter, and Editor –in- Chief of the Sorosis. She was also part of House Student Government Board, the Student Government Board, Glee Club, Omega Club, Drama Club, and the Young Women’s Christian Association. After her time at P.C.W., Martha Crandall began a teaching position in Warren, PA. In 1920, she became engaged with Mr. Charles Noyes and the two married in 1922. The two adopted a baby girl and named her Martha Helen. Martha went on to the Carnegie Institute of Technology’s School of Fine Arts for Music. Martha and Charles also had a son Jim, who would later enlist in the Navy. Martha Crandall Noyes remained in contact with the P.C.W. Alumni Association and attended many class reunions. Mrs. Crandall-Noyes passed away on October 23 rd , 1981.

Conditions Governing Use:

There are no restrictions on access. The records are open for research use.

Conditions Governing Access:

There are no restrictions on access. The records are open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

Martha J. Crandall Scrapbook, RG11.2018.006, Chatham University Archives & Special Collections.

Scope and Contents

Martha J. Crandall’s scrapbook provides in depth coverage of her time at the Pennsylvania College for Women (P.C.W.) from 1913 – 1917. The scrapbook begins with the address of classmates and photographs of classmates, the school, and professors. The scrapbook includes invitations, dance cards, flyers, notes, streamers from parties, and news clippings. The materials are arranged in chronological order with some marginalia. The scrapbook includes event programs, with full commencement programs and other pamphlets from class events.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • Chatham University.

    Personal Names

    • Crandall–Noyes, Martha Johnson, 1913-1917

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