Olive Kendrick Britt collection, 1905-2011

Summary

Creator:
Britt, Olive Henry
Date:
1905-2011
Extent:
1 Linear Feet and 0.177 gigabyte(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Olive Kendrick Britt collection, ms4619, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence, ephemera, and photographs of family, homes, farms, horses and grooms, and events from the life of Olive K. Britt.

Biographical / historical:

Olive Kendrick Britt, DVM (1917-2006) was a pioneer in the field of Equine medicine. Ms. Britt received her degree in veterinary medicine at the University of Georgia in 1959 before starting a lengthy career. She was the first female equine veterinarian in the state of Virginia, and first female member of the Board of Veterinary Medicine of Virginia. Among her many experiences include serving as veterinarian at Meadow Farm caring for race horses including the Triple Crown winner Secretariat.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

This collection contains digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Olive Kendrick Britt collection, ms4619, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.