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Alta Elizabeth Pardue Keirn Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: AppMs-0513

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the Alta Elizabeth Pardue Keirn Papers consists of photographs from the early twentieth century, including numerous photographs taken at and near East Tennessee State Normal School where Keirn was a student from 1911-1914. The photographs mainly depict other students and school activities, such as sports and theater. There are also several documents, including a brief biographical sketch of Keirn by an unknown author.

Dates

  • 1914-1948

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

0.25 linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Most of the photographs appear to have been removed from a photo album. In the absence of an original order, the photographs were grouped as much by topic or event as possible. The documents are grouped together in a single folder.

Method of Acquisition

Donated by Mary Frances Keirn Vanzant, November 1997, accession numbers 1997-070 and 1997-076.

Processing Information

Jen Bingham processed the papers in June 2016.

Status
Completed
Date
14 June 2016
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