Alice Lee Stringfellow Shultice papers, 1916-1950

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Preferred citation:

Alice Lee Stringfellow Shultice papers, 1916-1950. Accession 51389. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.45 cu. ft. and 1 box
Creator:
Alice Lee Stringfellow Shultice
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Alice Lee Stringfellow Shultice papers, 1916-1950. Accession 51389. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1916-1950, of Alice Lee Stringfellow Shultice (1871-1964) of Norfolk, Virginia, consisting of birthday cards, clippings, correspondence, essays, guest cards, invitations, maps, pamphlets, programs, receipts, and other papers detailing her work with various civic and social organizations, including Virginia state commissions, Norfolk civic committees, women's organizations, and genealogical societies, as well as government and private organizations assisting with the war efforts during World War I and World War II. Papers also include correspondence from friends containing social and personal news.

Biographical / historical:

Alice Lee Stringfellow was born 27 November 1871 in Alexandria, Virginia, to Frank Stringfellow and Emmas Green Stringfellow. She married Robert William Shultice (1867-1943) 23 January 1896 and they had two children. The couple lived in Norfolk, Virginia, where Robert Shultice was an attorney and postmaster. Alice Shultice was active in women's organizations and in genealogical organizations. She also was appointed to various Virginia state government commissions. Alice Lee Stringfellow Shultice died 24 August 1964 in Norfolk, Virginia, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk.

Acquisition information:
Purchased.