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Frances Byrne scrapbook and school papers

 Unprocessed Material — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2021-0033

Content Description

The content of the scrapbook is entirely personal memorabilia that relates to Frances Byrne's life as a student and her family. Included are personal mementos like snack wrappers, part of an apple peel, a sock, literary society invitations, pictures of family and friends, and notes passed between friends; newspaper clippings including comics and jokes, local basketball news, and various beauty news; ephemera from her time both at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and Baxter Seminary; letters from friends, family, and sweethearts; and clippings of hair and plants. The folders of the school papers seem to include work from Mattie Mai, Willie Franklin, Anna Sue, and Ada Frances.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

N/A

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Use Restrictions

Contains private information- grades for football team eligibility

Dates

  • 1922
  • 1931

Creator

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet

Inventory

Scrapbook is contained in 4 separate folders, 1 folder solely dedicated to school papers