Scrapbook, 1919 - 1936
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Frank C. Kitts, Jr. It contains various mementoes from his life.
Most of these mementoes include correspondence such as letters, invitations, Christmas cards, and postcards; stamps; locks of hair; newspaper clippings of obituaries, marriage notices, school and sports news, and society pages; calling cards; Tazewell High School play tickets and programs for the group, Beads on a String; Tazewell high school football schedules and tickets; and love poems.
Some notable items include a menu for Appalachian Lunch in Bluefield, West Virginia; a Chevrolet advertising paddle that contains handwritten musings about friendship; a poem about separated lovers; an American Legion pin; and a wooden ice-cream spoon dated August 14, 1932.
Dates
- 1919 - 1936
Creator
- From the Collection: Kitts, C. Frank, Jr., b.1911 (Person)
Language of Materials
The material in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu