Newspaper clippings, 1940-1949
Description
The newspaper and magazine clippings in this subseries document special events such as awards, job changes, graduations, births, marriages, and deaths, mainly in the Van Leer family. Those dating from prior to 1924 cover Ella Wall's life as a teacher and as a nurse in World War I; those after that date document the careers of Ella and Blake Ragsdale Van Leer as well as those of their children and grandchildren. Highlights include articles covering daughter Maryly's wedding, her husband and family, and her career as an engineer and college administrator. Events from son Blake Wayne's life and career in the Navy, as well as events in son Samuel Wall's teaching career, are also covered.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1949
Creator
- From the Collection: Van Leer family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Series is open for research. Portions of the series are restricted.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 24.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Library, Georgia Institute of Technology Repository
Library
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