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Avis Kemp Scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-216

Scope and content

These items date from 1911 to 1912 and contain clippings and quotes from Avis Kemp's classmates.

Dates

  • 1911 - 1912

Creator

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access or use for research purposes.

Biographical sketch

Avis Lorraine Kemp of Norfolk, Virginia, attended [then] State Female Normal School from 1910 to 1912. During her time at the school Kemp served as Art Director for The Virginian (yearbook) and was a member of the Athenian Literary Society. Additionally, she was named best artist, daintiest, and neatest, in the class of 1912 senior superlatives.

Extent

.75 Linear Feet (1 archival flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Ownership and Custodial History

These scrapbooks originally organized by Avis Kemp, were donated to the Greenwood Library Archives by her nieces, Mary Arthur Stoudemire ('34) and Anna Billups Jones ('40).

Author
Jamie Krogh
Date
2020/12/04
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Janet D. Greenwood Library
401 Redford Street
Farmville VA 22963 United States
434-395-2433