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 Academic record of Olive Ruby and Program, Shubert Theatre (cover only)
Clipped together in an area approximately 20 cm tall and 14 cm wide are: 1) A white paper folded in half containing the academic record for Olive C. Ruby for the academic period ending Feb. 1, 1912. This paper is printed in blue ink with a Simmons College header, a categorical list of subjects with corresponding grades either "passed" or "in low standing" followed by a handwritten tally of cumulative points earned and signed at the bottom by Marjorie Burbank, Recorder. 2) A three-page cover and back of a program for the Shubert Theatre. The first page has a portrait of a lady with arms raised at the center, surrounded by an ornamental margin scroll of flowers, vines, and leaves and the words "Sam. S. Schubert Theatre, Boston." There is a handwritten note at the top: "Feb 15-Went with Lloyd Marks/Dinner at Crossby's." Second page is a full page advertisement for Lewando's cleaning company. Third page is a floor plan diagram of the Shubert Theatre.

 
 

 Academic record of Olive Ruby, Simmons College, 1912 (with envelope)
This is an envelope which contains a letter printed on white paper with black ink. On the back of the envelope the word "Marks" has been written in pencil. The letter, dated February 3, 1912, is typed on one side of one page, and concerns the academic record of Olive C. Ruby at Simmons College. The envelope is approximately 17 cm wide by 10 cm tall. The letter is approximately 14 cm wide by 21 cm tall.

 
 

 Academic record of Olive Ruby, Simmons College, February 1, 1913
White paper folded in thirds containing the academic record for Olive C. Ruby in the academic period ending Feb. 1, 1913. This paper is printed in blue ink with a Simmons College header, a categorical list of subjects with corresponding grades hand written in: "P" presumably for "passed", a printed and handwritten tally of points earned, signed at the bottom by Marjorie Burbank, Recorder. As it appears on the page folded up, the dimensions are approximately 15 cm wide and 8 cm tall.

 
 

 Appointment Card, Office of the Registrar, 1911
An appointment card from the Office of the Registrar at Simmons College. It is a blue card with a Simmons College heading. It reads: The Registrar wishes to see Miss Ruby at the earliest opportunity. It also says "Office of the Registrar" in the lower left-hand corner. Ruby and the date are both handwritten on the card. The card is approximately 13 cm wide by 8 cm tall.

 
 

 Certificate for a neat desk
A blue card with a hole in the bottom for sorting in a drawer. The preprinted certificate card has O.C. Ruby written in to indicate that she has kept her desk in satisfactory order. The card was issued December 3, 1912. The certificate is approximately 9 cm tall and 14 cm wide.