Class of 1915, 1955/1975

Containers:
Box 36
Scope and content:

Scrapbook documenting the activities of the Class of 1915, including their reunions and fundraising efforts. The scrapbook was assembled by Ruth Carter Vellines, the Class Agent for the years represented. Contents include photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, letters, and invitations. Among this is correspondence documenting the alums' effort to raise money for the Rare Book Room, and a response from Rare Book Librarian Daniel Woodward stating that their donation allowed him to buy the first French edition of Ulysses.

Physical description:
Brittle paper, loose pages, loose media.
Dimensions:
12.5" x 12.25"

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections and University Archives
Simpson Library
University of Mary Washington
1801 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4665
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Sarah Appleby
Phone: (540) 654-2045
Fax: (540) 654-1067