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Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.016

Scope and Content

Two scrapbooks created in 1926-1927 by Blanche Leigh regarding Confederate monuments and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926-1927

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Blanche Leigh was the wife of Townes Randolph Leigh, who was professor of Chemistry at UF from 1920-1948, serving as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for much of his tenure. She compiled these two volumes that deal with "Confederate Monuments" and the "History of the United Daughters of the Confederacy."

Extent

0.05 Linear feet (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Two scrapbooks created by Blanche Leigh regarding Confederate monuments and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
Date
December 2007
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755