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Pamphlet, "Mrs. Mell and the Early Days of the D.A.R. in Auburn, 1896-1902" by George Petrie, April 9, 1946

 File — Box: 7: Short Collection, Folder: 4
Identifier: 03-04-68

Scope and Contents

A paper read by George Petrie at the 50th Anniversary of the Light Horse Harry Lee Chapter of the DAR in Auburn, Alabama, April 9, 1946. Recounts Mrs. Mell's founding the Auburn Chapter of DAR and the group's early activities and programs, among which were poetry readings, recitations, reports of conventions, presentations of historical papers, exhibitions of historical curios. Dr. Petrie also includes personal observations on Mrs. Mell. Printed matter. 7 pages.

Dates

  • Creation: April 9, 1946

Conditions Governing Access

Open (Donor may redeem if desired).

Full Extent

From the Accession : 0.10 Cubic Feet (10 file folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732