Kathryn H. Stone Papers ca. 1881-1988

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Creator:
Kathryn H. Stone
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the papers of Kathryn H. Stone, ca. 1881(1921-1965)1988, of ca. 13,500 items, pertains to Mrs. Stone's service in the General Assembly of Virginia, her involvement in the League of Women Voters, her work in the planning of Reston, Virginia, and various topics of interest or concern including civil rights, desegregation, education, health, and women's issues. There are correspondence, papers, reports, newspaper clippings and other printed material, photographs, and bound volumes. Some of the "topics of interest" consist chiefly of, but are not limited to, newspaper clippings; there are also letters from constituents and legislators, official reports and resolutions, speeches, and other papers, representing her activities in support of particular concerns. Material on Afro-American issues may be found under various headings such as "Desegregation," "J. Lindsay Almond, Jr.: Massive Resistance," "Leon Dure," "Gray Commission," and "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People," among others.

Acquisition information:
This collection was given to the Library by Mrs. Kathryn H. Stone of Alexandria, Virginia
Physical location:
Physical description:
ca. 13,500 items