Irma E. Voigt papers
Scope and Content
The Irma E. Voigt (IEV)papers span from 1925 to 1949 and document IEV's life during her time at Ohio University. The collection is organized into four series: 1. Writings; 2. Correspondence; 3. Photographs; and 4. General.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1949
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Irma E. Voigt
Irma E. Voigt (IEV) was a high school teacher and principal in Illinois prior to receiving her Doctor of Philosophy in German from the University of Illinois. She then moved to Athens, Ohio. IEV was appointed the first Dean of Women at Ohio University (OU) in 1913. IEV participated in many professional organizations for women and educators, including serving as president of the American Association of University Women. IEV's publications include The Life and Works of Mrs. Theresa Robinson, a chapter in the book Deans at Work, and wrote a pageant for the celebration of OU's 100th commencement ceremony. IEV retired from OU in 1949.
Extent
3.25 cubic feet (7 Hollinger boxes)
Abstract
The Irma E. Voigt (IEV)papers span from 1925 to 1949 and document IEV's life during her time at Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into four series: 1. Writings; 2. Correspondence; 3. Photographs; and 4. General.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Voigt, Irma E. (Person)
- Ohio University -- Administration (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Irma E. Voigt papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Patricia Saxion, 1989; revision by Holly Deakyne, 2011.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
