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Lucy Repass McPherson and Grace Repass Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: AppMs-0285

Scope and Contents

The Lucy Repass McPherson Collection consists of materials from three scrapbooks, only one of which is intact. Materials from Grace Repass’ scrapbook date from 1939 to 1948. These materials include personal correspondence from friends and family members and correspondence, ephemera, newsclippings, and programs relating to her membership in the Order of the Eastern Star as well as her activities in the United Service Organization, the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church, and the Washington County, Tennessee Republican Party.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1954

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Extent

2 linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Materials are ordered first by the scrapbook creator, then alphabetically by subject and/or format.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Lucy Repass McPherson donated her scrapbooks on August 13, 1986, accession 1987-007.

Processing Information

M.Gates, L.Yeary, and S.Schwartz completed processing the collection in 1992. Jessica Newell reprocessed the collection in September 2017.

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of Appalachia Repository

Contact:
PO Box 70295
344 J.L. Seehorn Jr. Rd.
Johnson City TN 37614 USA
423-439-4338
423/439-4338