Sheldon, Helen (McHugh)
Advisor to Women Students
1884-1983

Born in New York State, Helen (McHugh) Sheldon was the wife 
of Ernest W. Sheldon, first professor and head of the 
Department of Mathematics at the University of Alberta.  
Mrs. Sheldon was the first Advisor to Women Students,  1911-
1912, and was a charter member of the Faculty Women’s Club.  
Her memoirs provide a source of information on early 
University history and daily life behind the academic scene.

Multiple media, 1900-1971, 0.12 m    

Certificates, 1900-1946
Includes items for Ernest Wilson Sheldon and Ruth Sheldon 
(later Sellhorn).

Memoirs, 1967
Hazel (Rutherford) McCuaig and Mrs. Sheldon, interviewed by 
Naomi (Watt) Radford (one sound tape cassette).

Memorabilia, 1903-1971
News clippings; programs; souvenir booklet; books; includes 
Faculty Women’s Club; Women’s Canadian Club of Edmonton.

Photographs, 1900-1949
Includes family; wedding portrait (1910); University 
colleagues (13 images).

Access: Open