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Frank Learoyd Boyden (AC 1902) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00152

Scope and Contents

These papers relate primarily to Boyden's association with Amherst College and his Class of 1902. It includes correspondence concerning his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, his Class reunions held at Deerfield, and other general correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1910-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to the Frank Learoyd Boyden Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items are restricted for preservation purposes.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for permission to publish material from the Papers should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Biographical / Historical

Frank Learoyd Boyden, educator, was born in 1879 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. After graduating from Amherst College in 1902, he served as headmaster of Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Massachusetts) from 1902 until 1969. He died in 1972.

Extent

5.5 Linear feet (11 archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Headmaster of Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Mass.), 1902-1969. Collection consists of Boyden's correspondence concerning Amherst College, his Class of 1902, his fraternity, Class reunions and other general correspondence.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into six series:

  1. Series 1: Class of 1902 - Correspondence to and from F. L. Boyden, circa 1910-1970
  2. Series 2: Phi Kappa Psi, 1912-1963
  3. Series 3: Amherst Class of 1902 Reunions Held at Deerfield Academy, 1915- circa 1965
  4. Series 4: Amherst College - Administrative Correspondence, 1921-1959
  5. Series 5: Amherst College Individuals - Correspondence, circa 1910-1965
  6. Series 6: Chronological Correspondence, 1921-1971
Status
Completed
Author
Daria D'Arienzo, Carol Trabulsi, Briana Cahill
Date
2004
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299