LU_375Gertrude T. Wright MemorabiliaLU.375Benedict ChatelainGreenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

2021/06/03

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:55:29 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Gertrude T. Wright Memorabilia LU.375 1 Object 1940 English . Multi-Collection Box 7 Biographical / Historical

Gertrude Thornhill Wright of Lexington, Virginia attended State Teachers College from 1940 to 1944. While a student at State Teachers College, she was a member of Le Cercle Francais, the YWCA, the Athletic Association, and the Commercial Club.

 Custodial History

This freshman "rat cap" beanie, which belonged to Gertrude T. Wright while a student at State Teachers College, was subsequently acquired by Nancy Shelton during her tenure with Longwood University's Department of Alumni Relations. It is unknown when this collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.

 Scope and Contents

The beanie in this collection, which dates to ca. 1940, was worn by Gertrude T. Wright while a freshman at State Teachers College.

 Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

 Wright, Gertrude Thornhill Freshman "rat cap" beanie1 ObjectCream-colored felt with blue brim and blue button. "Gertrude T. Wright" is inscribed inside the crown of the beanie. 1940Multi-Collection Box 7LU-375