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Evelyn Lane Merritt papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Evelyn Lane Merritt papers | |
| Creator: Merritt, Evelyn Lane, 1920-2005 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1920-2005 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 3.2 Linear Feet 3 document boxes, 2 cartons of slides | |
| Collection Number: ms3323 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Evelyn Estella Lane Merritt (1920-2005) was born in Jesup, Georgia. She was the first child born to Ella Harris Lane and Lawrence Lane. She married Warren George Merritt from Greene County, Georgia. She entered Georgia State College for Women in 1938. Evelyn Merritt was a pianist, teacher, and a family archivist.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of scrapbooks, correspondence, clippings, photographs, slides, yearbooks (Georgia Tech - 1947 and Georgia State College for Women - 1942), a bible, a brides book, a diploma and school banner, and a high school autograph book.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Evelyn Lane Merritt papers, ms3323, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Related collections held by the Library of Congress, Folklife Division; U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, PA.; Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM; Temple, Texas Railroad and Heritage Museum; Scandia National Laboratory Museum.