Correspondence, 1931 to 1950s
Scope and Contents
The papers of Ora Patience Lumpkin Mayfield are contained in 5 boxes. Box 1 comprises correspondence only. Box 2 contains memorabilia collected by Ora Mayfield, and the arrangement is alphabetical. The third (3) box holds greeting cards and photo albums of family and friends while box 4 contains diaries and books. The last box (5) holds two (2) Tyler Rose commemorative plates.
Dates
- Other: 1931 to 1950s
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Materials as well as letters from and to DAR. Includes: cadet prayer; mss program for flag tribute; materials pertaining to the GW monument committees at University of Texas; pamphlet on the frigate "Constellation" by Charles F. Stein, Jr. Mss speeches
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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