The papers of Helen Domonkos span the years 1885-1970. The bulk of the documents detail the early activities of The Delphine Hanna Foundation from its inception in 1957 through 1959. Entries written in a log book labeled Hanna Foundation Records together with several meeting minutes and correspondence with contributors all reveal much about the establishment of the memorial, about the planning involved in formulating the Foundation's mission and purpose, and about the initial growth of the fund.

Correspondence is limited to a single year. The sentiments expressed by former students and colleagues in letters and cards sent to Helen Domonkos on the occasion of her 1964 retirement offer testimony concerning her abilities and influence as an educator.

The collection has been divided into five series: 1. Biographical Materials 2. Correspondence 3. Department of Physical Education for Women 4. Activities of the Delphine Hanna Foundation 5. Photographs.

Series 1. Biographical Materials, 1960-1990 (0.02 l.f.)

Contains common pleas court documents pertaining to the Domonkos' divorce, an obituary, and the tribute written by Emma M. Layman read at Helen Domonkos' memorial service on August 22, 1990. A photocopy of an article which appeared in the Oberlin Alumni Magazine of August 1965 entitled "Six Faculty Members Retire" and a certificate from the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation recognizing Helen Domonkos' thirty-five years of loyal membership also reside in this series.

Series 2. Correspondence, 1964 (0.07 l.f.)

The correspondence is comprised entirely of letters and cards received by Helen Domonkos at the time of her retirement in 1964. Many are from former students and colleagues who were unable to attend a surprise dinner party held in her honor on May 23, 1964. Some of the letters from former students contain thoughtful reminiscences of experiences in her class and in the Physical Education Department.

Series 3. Department of Physical Education for Women, 1904-1968 (0.1 l.f.)

Items originating from the Department of Physical Education for Women include alumni mailings (newsletters, greetings), 1955-1959, a calendar of events for 1965-1966, and a class schedule for 1962-1963. Contains news clippings and numerous programs and announcements for dance recitals/workshops and sporting events. Leaflets from Women's Physical Education Department reunion breakfasts, 1962-1968 have also been classed here.

Series 4. Activities of the Delphine Hanna Foundation, 1885-1970 (0.2 l.f.)

A log of activities and proceedings, 1956-1958, member lists, committee meeting minutes, solicitation letters, records of contributions to the memorial fund and gift acknowledgement all provide an account of the early history of the Delphine Hanna Foundation. This series contains correspondence and other materials pertaining to the development of a descriptive statement and the planning of programs. Two copies of a bound file compiled in 1970 by a committee of the Foundation (on which Helen Domonkos served) entitled Delphine Hanna & Physical Education in Oberlin 1885-1920 have been placed here along with original copies of correspondence duplicated therein.

Series 5. Photographs, 1904-1987 (0.01 l.f.)

Consists of five black and white prints, one of which is a head shot of Helen Domonkos labeled "About 1955". Two depict women Physical Education students involved in conditioning drills, 1904-1908. Ethnic folk dancers in traditional dress are the subject of another labeled "Public School Oberlin", 1908. The fourth is a candid shot of Helen Domonkos conversing with Mrs. Betty Wagner Stentz and Miss Evelyn Schaufele at her surprise retirement party in 1964. Also contains a color portrait of Mrs. Domonkos taken in 1987.

American Association of University Women (RG 31/6/21)

Delphine Hanna Papers (RG 30/324)

League of Women Voters of Oberlin (RG 31/6/5)

Oberlin Woman's Club (RG 31/6/1)

Physical Education Department (RG 9/6)

Subgroup VI: Department of Physical Education for Women

Series 5: Delphine Hanna Foundation