Descriptive Summary
Information for Researchers
Biographical Note
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Series Arrangement
Subject Headings
Descriptive Summary
Title: Jean Walton Papers
creator:
Walton, Jean, 1914-2006
Dates: 1962-1999
Abstract: The Jean Walton Papers consists of articles, correspondence, and periodicals used to inform the establishment of the Women's
Studies program at The Claremont Colleges and chronicles the history of Intercollegiate Women's Studies of The Claremont Colleges.
Extent: 4.6 linear feet (9 boxes)
Repository:
Claremont Colleges. Honnold/Mudd Library.
800 N. Dartmouth Avenue
Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library
Claremont University Consortium
Claremont, California 91711
Collection Number: h2009.10
Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English
Physical Location: Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library. Claremont University Consortium.
Information for Researchers
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Special Collections Library staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Jean Walton Papers, Special Collections, Honnold Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium.
Acquisition Information
The Jean Walton Papers were donated by the Intercollegiate Women's Studies of The Claremont Colleges in March 2009.
Processing Information
Arranged and Processed by Tanya M. Kato, 2009. The books in the collection were separated and cataloged in the online catalog.
The newspaper clippings were photocopied and deaccessioned. Duplicate items were also deaccessioned.
Accruals
No additions to the collection is anticipated.
Biographical Note
A native of George School, Pennsylvania, Dr. Jean B. Walton graduated with a BA degree from Swarthmore College in 1935 with
Highest Honors. She earned a MA degree from Brown University and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught mathematics
at the University of Pennsylvania after serving as the acting Dean of Women at Swarthmore College.
Dr. Walton arrived in Claremont, California in September 1949 to serve as Dean of Women at Pomona College (1949-1969). She
also served as Dean of Students (1969-1976) and Vice President for Student Affairs (1976-1979). With Professor Harry Carroll,
she was instrumental in founding Pomona's Education Abroad Program, which she administered for many years.
A Fulbright Lectureship in Counseling and Guidance in Tokyo, 1955-1956, and a consultancy with the Danforth Foundation seven
years later, enabled Dr. Walton to further her interest in the education of women. In 1972, as a result of her suggestions,
Pomona College President David Alexander established a Commission on the Education of Women to make recommendations about
equal employment opportunities for women on the Pomona College faculty and to develop curriculum responsive to the needs of
women students. In 1975, for her contribution to the success of a new interdisciplinary course dealing with changing sex
roles in contemporary society, Dr. Walton received the Wig Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Dr. Walton has held high elected office with the California Association of Women Administrators and Counselors and the National
Association of Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors. In 1974, she received the prestigious Scott Goodnight Award from
the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators for her outstanding performance as dean.
At the time of her retirement, some of her former students established the Jean B. Walton Scholarship Fund in her honor, and
in 1981, a new residential lounge on the Pomona College campus was named Walton Commons, in recognition of her many years
of distinguished service.
A cofounder of the Intercollegiate Women's Studies program, Dr. Walton acted as its first coordinator and played a major role
in the program for many years.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The books in the collection were separated and cataloged in the online catalog. The newspaper clippings were photocopied
and deaccessioned. Duplicate items were also deaccessioned.
Series Arrangement
Series 1 Research Files, 1962 - 1998
Series 2 Periodicals, 1972 - 1999
Subject Headings
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection
Walton, Jean, 1914-2006
Claremont Colleges
Women in education
Women scholars
Women school administrators
Women's studies
Women's studies--Periodicals