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Sarton, May, 1912-1995

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May Sarton Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: PP-033
Scope and Contents This collection documents May Sarton's enduring friendships with several Sisters of St. Joseph who were faculty or administrators at the College of St. Catherine (now St. Catherine University). Sarton was especially close to Sister Alice Gustava (Maris Stella) Smith, who was a member of the English faculty and herself an accomplished poet. Sarton made a donation to the college that enabled Sister Maris Stella to take a sabbatical. Sarton also acted as a mentor to Sister Mary Virginia Micka,...
Dates: 1957-1995