Eleanor Smith Rice

Eleanor Smith Rice was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1905. In 1922, she entered the University of Chicago as an undergraduate student. While at the University, Rice was active in many student organizations including Nu Pi Sigma women’s honor society, the Ida Noyes Advisory Council, and the Undergraduate Council. She also served as secretary of her class. Rice graduated from the University in 1926 with a Ph.B. and continued on to study at the University of Chicago graduate school of education from 1927 to 1928. Her papers document her time as a student at the University.

The Eleanor Smith Rice Papers may be viewed in the Special Collections Research Center in the University of Chicago Library.

an award letter for a position on the Undergraduate Council, 1923.
A letter awarding Rice a position on UC's Undergraduate Council, February 18, 1923, original photo.

Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
letter awarding Rice a position on the Ida Noyes Advisory Council, 1924.
Photocopy of a letter awarding Rice a position of the Ida Noyes Advisory Council, October 11, 1924.

Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
Daily Maroon photo clipping of women elected to class positions in 1924.
A clipping from the Daily Maroon with pictures of women nominated to class positions in 1924.

Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.