Academic Life
- Scope and content:
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This series includes documents from Coe's academic career at Louisa County High School and Madison College. Her 1960 high school diploma is included, as well as newspaper clippings announcing her graduation. There is also a letter from the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers to Coe that announced her as a recipient of the M. Frieda Koontz Award, which provided $300 towards her tuition at Madison College. An essay she wrote about graduating high school and the scholarships she won on senior night is included. The remaining items in the series relate to Betty's academic life at Madison College, from 1960-1964. Other materials include items related to scholarships she received (Bernice R. Varner) as well as Greek life and other organizations (Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Omega Pi, and Zeta Tau Alpha).
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704Carrier LibraryJames Madison University880 Madison DriveHarrisonburg, VA 22807
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tiffany ColeEmail: coletw@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3444Email: library-special@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3612Fax: (540) 568-3405
- Parent restrictions:
- Collection is open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
- Parent terms of access:
- The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).