Anne Scales Benedict Papers
Scope and Contents
This 1.05 linear feet collection, 4 boxes, has two series: Series I contains materials related to the activities of the Vanderbilt Alumnae Council, especially their efforts to persuade the University to hire a Dean of Women, build a women’s dormitory, and to raise money toward these ends. Series II contains materials unrelated to Vanderbilt Alumnae Council and includes some personal correspondence, ephemeral items, a Bible, pamphlets, a postcard album with 155 cards plus 5 individual postcards, and a sketchbook.
Dates
- Creation: 1896 - 1951
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biography/History
Anne Scales Benedict was born Anne Hillman Scales, September 20 1883. Her father David C. Scales, and mother Grace C. Hillman Scales were involved in the Methodist church. Ms. Benedict attended Fogg High School where she excelled, graduating valedictorian in 1901. She then attended Vanderbilt University graduating with honors in 1905. During her tenure at Vanderbilt she was involved in Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Delta Delta, and was captain of the women’s basketball team. In April 1913, she married Andrew Bell Benedict. He served as a treasurer of Vanderbilt University and President of Ward-Belmont School
After graduating Vanderbilt, Ms. Benedict went on to serve as alumni financial advisor for Delta Delta Delta. In 1922 she formed Vanderbilt Alumnae Council, which successfully secured funding to hire Vanderbilt’s first Dean of Women. Continuing her advocacy for women’s education, she served as president of the Southern Association of College Women forerunner of the American Association of University Women. Actively involved in West End United Methodist Church she headed the women’s division in fund raising campaigns. In 1964, Scales House, a residential hall at Vanderbilt University is named in honor of her contributions to support women’s education. In her later years, she turned her focus to founding a Nashville chapter of the United Nations. Ms. Benedict died November 5, 1958
Full Extent
2.84 Linear Feet (1 letter Hollinger, 2 letter half-Hollingers, 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This 1.05 linear feet collection, 4 boxes, has two series: Series I contains materials related to the activities of the Vanderbilt Alumnae Council, especially their efforts to persuade the University to hire a Dean of Women, build a women’s dormitory, and to raise money toward these ends. Series II contains materials unrelated to Vanderbilt Alumnae Council and includes some personal correspondence, ephemeral items, a Bible, pamphlets, a postcard album with 155 cards plus 5 individual postcards, and a sketchbook.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Anne Scales Benedict Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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