Frances Hilt Graham Trent Collection , 1941-1945

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701
Restrictions:

An appointment for research is required. Collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Frances Hilt Graham Trent Collection, Radford Heritage Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Frances Hilt Graham Trent Collection , Accession # SC 201.03, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
3.0 Linear feet
Creator:
Frances Hilt Graham Trent
Abstract:
The Francis Hilt Graham Trent Collection contains scrapbooks that were kept by her when she attended Radford College from 1941-1945. The scrapbooks detail the social and academic life of a Radford College Student during the Second World War. Finding aid: Frances Hilt Graham Trent Collection
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Frances Hilt Graham Trent Collection, Radford Heritage Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Frances Hilt Graham Trent Collection , Accession # SC 201.03, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

Frances Hilt attended Radford College from 1941-45 and kept scrapbooks that detailed the social and academic life of a Radford College student during the Second World War. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, dance cards, WWII ration cards, dormitory regulations, programs from college and religious programs, information about efforts to support the war effort by Radford students, class assignment cards, information about the 1944 merger of Radford College with Virginia Tech,and assorted Alumni Reunion information from 2005. Four copies of the Beehive yearbook (1941-45) are also included and contain notes and annotations from Mrs. Hilt's friends.

Biographical / historical:

Frances Hilt attended Radford College from 1941-45.

Acquisition information:
Mrs. Frances Hilt Graham Trent
Custodial history:

This collection was a gift to the Radford University Archives from Mrs. Frances Hilt Graham Trent.

Processing information:

Processed by Gene Hyde, October 2010.

Arrangement:

Box 1: Scrapbooks

Box 2: Beehives and Other Documents

Accruals:

No further accruals are expected.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, Level 1, Shelf 23-B.
Physical description:
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