Zella Mervis Oral History Interview

Scope and content:

Oral history conducted for the 100 Years of Coeducation commemoration. Zella Mervis arrived at William & Mary in 1943. During her time as a student, she was involved in a variety of activities, including Balfour-Hillel, service organization Kappa Chi Kappa, and the German and Spanish Clubs. *Note about the interview: Zella states that she attended William & Mary from 1939 until 1947. She actually attended from 1943 until 1947.*

Access and use

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College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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