Leila Vincent Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2-5-2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Leila Vincent Collection consists primarily of assorted papers, including academic records, correspondence, and other documents. Publications and memorabilia, along with other records regarding the Faculty Women’s Club, can also be found in this collection.

Dates

1916 - 1964

Conditions Governing Use

The items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). See In Copyright-Educational Use Permitted on RightsStatements.org for more infomation. The Slippery Rock University Archives assumes no responsibility for copyright infringement by users. Contact the Archives at rockarchives@sru.edu for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Leila Falecia Watson Vincent (1897-1979), a native of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, graduated from Slippery Rock State Normal School (SRSNS) in 1917. After graduating from SRSNS in 1917, Vincent enrolled at Emerson School of Oratory, where she graduated in 1920.

In 1922, Leila married Arthur P. Vincent. Both became teachers at Slippery Rock State Normal School and then Slippery Rock State Teachers College (SRSTC) with Arthur P. Vincent later becoming the chair of the Science Department from 1923 through 1940. Leila Vincent worked at Slippery Rock State Normal School from 1922 to 1925 were she taught subjects including Expression, Health Education, and Oral English.

Vincent became involved in the Faculty Women’s Club at SRSNS, SRSTC, and Slippery Rock State College (SRSC) where she was a chartered member from 1925 until her death in 1979. During this time, Vincent served as chair of the Drama Committee, vice president (1928-1929), and president (1939-1941).

In 1971, Leila Vincent earned the Distinguished Alumni Award from Slippery Rock State College for her service to the college, and to the greater Slippery Rock community.

Extent

.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The items in this collection are arranged into 4 series:

Series 1: Papers, Records and Correspondence

Series 2: Publications

Series 3: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Series 4: Faculty Women's Club