Holt, Mabel Hancock Papers, 1945-1946, 2006 *JMU Alum Papers*
Summary Information
- Repository:
- Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University
- Creator:
- Mabel Hancock Holt
- Title:
- Mabel Hancock Holt Papers
- Collection No.:
- SC 0260
- Date:
- 1945-1946
- Extent:
- 1 folder, .08 Cubic Feet
- Language of the Material:
- English
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the booklet, "Class of 1946 Madison Memories," printed in 2006 for the alumni reunion, and Madison College ephemera belonging to 1946 alum, Mabel Hancock Holt.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Mabel Hancock Holt Papers, 1945-1946, 2006, SC 0260, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Bio/Historical Note
Mabel Hancock Holt was born December 13, 1923 in Martinsville, Virginia. She attended Madison College from 1942-1946, where she was senior class president of the Student Government Association and a member of the Cotillion Club. She died September 25, 2017.
Scope and Content
This collection is comprised of papers belonging to 1946 Madison College alum, Mabel Hancock Holt. It contains a 1945 Western Union telegram, issues of "The Breeze" dated October 12, and October 19, 1945, a 1946 commencement invitation, and photocopies from "The Schoolma'am" (undated). It also includes a booklet, "Class of 1946 Madison Memories," printed in 2006 for an alumni reunion.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Acquisition Information
Items were transferred from JMU University Advancement, on January 12, 2018.
Provenance
Items were donated to the JMU Advancement Office by Estelle K. Tulloss Wagner, a friend of Mabel Hancock Holt.
Location
Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University
880 Madison DriveMSC 1704Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807library-special@jmu.eduURL: https://www.lib.jmu.edu/special/
Index Terms
Corporate Name
- JMU Division of University Advancement. Karen Ahrens Wheatley
Genre and Form
- Telegrams
- Alumni directories
- Booklets
- Newspapers
Subject
- Madison College -- History
- Madison College -- Students
- Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs
- Madison College -- Alumni and alumnae
- James Madison University -- Students -- History
- Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History
Bibliography
Find A Grave. "Mabel Hancock Holt (1923-2017)." Find a Grave Memorial no. 183965126. Accessed January https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183965126
Collection Inventory
Title/Description | Instances | ||
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Mabel Hancock Holt Papers, 1945-1946, 2006 | box 1 | folder 1 | |