Religions and History - Gift Book Responses from Independent Schools

A. Religion, State, Schools: Contains correspondence, manuscripts, and support material related to the publication of Leslie Severinghaus' book, Religions and History, and his efforts to introduce the instruction of world religions to private schools.

B. Wellesley: Contains correspondence, publications, speech outlines, year books, a scrap book, and ephemera pertaining to Emmavail Severinghaus' student and alumni involvement with Wellesley College.

C. Speeches/addresses: Consists of speech outlines and compositions, as well as transcribed speeches given by Leslie Severinghaus to various organizations and institutions. Also contains a chronological collection of reactions to the speeches in the form of correspondence.

D. Financial: Contains material related to trusts, donations, and personal finances.

E. Directorships: Contains material related to various institutions and organizations of which LEslie Severinghaus was a director.

F. Audubon: Contains material pertaining to Severinghaus' involvement with the Tropical Audubon Society.

G. Newspaper Clippings: Contains unsorted newspaper and periodical clippings collected by Leslie Severinghaus, as well as a collection of clippings pertaining to China.

H. Hartford Outline: An unknown outline, possibly a manuscript, about missions in China. Labeled 'Hartford Outline'.