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Senta Jonas Rypins diaries

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 6863

Scope and content

Ten five-year "line a day" diaries, with photographs, clippings, and other items pasted or laid in. The original diaries date back to 1910 and end in 1965. There is also a typescript transcript of the 1908 diary. She writes about her family; school life; love of music, books, and theater; love of nature; and world events. Also, copies of articles by Mr. and Mrs. Rypins, and materials about a family reunion.

Dates

1908-1965.

Creator

Rypins, Senta Jonas. (Person)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

Senta Jonas Rypins (1894-1966) was born in New York City, attended Ethical Culture schools and Barnard College and lived in New York until her marriage to Harold L. Rypins (1892-1939), who became the Secretary of the State Board of Medical Examiners in Albany. Mrs. Rypins, despite a severe early hearing loss, translated and edited medical textbooks, assisted in the production of the Questions and Answers to the State Board of Medical Examiners, wrote articles on medical subjects, and translated children's books. In the 1940s she wrote a history of the care of the insane for the New York Department of Mental Health.