Biographical Information and Obituaries, 1964; 1992
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection contains materials related to Jean T. Palmer's life and career including diplomas, citations, news clippings, correspondence, and an oral history conducted and transcribed by the U.S. Naval Institute. The correspondence relates to Palmer's work in the WAVES program in the Navy and at Barnard. Correspondence also includes gifts to the Jean Palmer Fund, which paid for the Jean T. Palmer Room in honor of Palmer on her retirement in 1969.
Of note is the Legion of Merit medal presented to Palmer by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1945.
Dates
- Creation: 1964; 1992
Creator
- From the Collection: Palmer, Jean T. (Person)
Access
The materials in box 1, folder 2 are restricted as they pertain to private staff information.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.58 Linear Feet (2 document boxes, 1 artifact box, 1 drawer)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections Repository