Dorothy Rickard Collection 1984

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:
This collection consists of the memoirs of Dorothy Rickard from the Depression, stories and poems about the American Civil War and daily logs of trips Rickard made. The collection also includes some of Rickard family history.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the memoirs of Dorothy Rickard from the Depression, stories and poems about the American Civil War and daily logs of trips Rickard made. The collection also includes some of Rickard family history.

Biographical / historical:

Dorothy Lee Keister (24 December 1924-living) is a native Virginian born to John David (24 May 1897-29 February 1964) and Lillian Ruth Neff Keister (November 30, 1902-25 December 1999). She was born in Bluemont, Virginia on the farm of her grandparents, John Michael (fl 1876-1930) and Daisy Mae Hawes Neff (fl 1880-1930) and raised in Loudoun County during the American Depression.

Growing up, she was involved in Girl Scouts and 4-H. After high school graduation, she married Jasper Rickard (ca. 1926-26 April 1981) and raised their family in Loudoun County.

Acquisition information:
Unknown
Arrangement:

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