University of Richmond
Earl and Jewell Ratliff Collection
Ratliff, Earl Gordon, 1926-2013
Ratliff, Jewell, 1929-2016
MS-41
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4.5 Linear Feet
1860-2013
1920-1990
This collection contains ephemera, University of Richmond memorabilia, service awards, photographs, and postcards representing the life of Earl and Jewell Ratliff and their service to the University of Richmond, volunteer organizations, and their love of travel.
English
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Accruals
No additional material is expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donation from estate.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series:
- Series I: Personal
- Series II: University of Richmond
Files are arranged in chronological order to the extent possible, as many items are undated.
Biographical / Historical
Earl Gordon Ratliff, 1926-2013, was an alumnus and avid supporter of the University of Richmond, an enthusiastic traveler, a committed member of multiple Fraternal Organizations, and a WWII Veteran. Earl was born in McComb, Mississippi and in 1944, he received his high school diploma from Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following his military service, Earl graduated from the University of Richmond in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. On March 24, 1951 Earl and Jewell were married in Newport News, Virginia. Earl held membership in several organizations including: the Spiders Club, the Portsmouth Naval Lodge No. 100, the ACCA Legion of Honor, and the 70th Army Infantry Division Association.
Jewel Diane Ratliff, 1929-2016, (maiden name Grobb), was a longtime employee of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company (Verizon), a supporter of the University of Richmond, and a committed member of several volunteer organizations. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1946 before beginning work at the C&P Telephone Company. She served as president of the Telephone Pioneers of America Richmond Chapter and for the State of Virginia region. Earl and Jewell traveled extensively across the United States, Mexico, and Canada and took many photos of their vacations.
Processing Information
Processed by Jeremy Alan White with later accruals incorporated by Hillery Wynn.
Separated Materials
Oversized documents are stored separately in oversize files. References to oversized items are included in the appropriate place in the series and provide information about where materials are housed.
Materials from the Brown Scrapbook (Box 1 Files 23 and 24), Black Scrapbook 1 (Box 1 File 21), and two pages from an unidentified scrapbook (OS Drawer 1 File 5) were removed from scrapbooks and filed in folders. All other scrapbooks remain intact and reflect the original order.
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the lives of Earl Gordon Ratliff and Jewell Diane Grobb Ratliff, including Earl's time spent at the University of Richmond and their various travels around the United States, Canada, and Mexico. From Jewell's family photos from 1918 to her untimely death in December of 2016, the collection contains personal materials including scrapbooks, family portraits, jewelry, various textiles, and University of Richmond ephemera. This collection captures the Earl Ratliff's volunteer activities at the Food Back, civic and community involvement in the Order of the Eastern Star, ELKS, Cheswick Walking Club, Spiders Club, Rectors Club, and ACCA Temple Shrine. Furthermore, the content of this collection documents Jewell Ratliff's committment to the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company for 36 years and her civic and community involvement in the Telephone Pioneers of America, Commonwealth Women's Club, Cheswick Walking Club, ELKS, and Order of the Eastern Star. Both Ratliffs shared a love of athletics at the University of Richmond and often attended various events in support. The textual materials are comprised of dimplomas, certificates, office emphemera, correspondence, newspaper clippings, obituaries, awards, posters, and related printed matter. Among other formats throughout the collection are photographs, plaques, pins, coins, and WWII paraphernailia.
University of Richmond -- History
Richmond (Va.)
Scrapbooks
Photograph albums
Postcards
Clippings
Ephemera
Telephone Pioneers of America. Old Dominion Chapter
Personal/repositories/4/archival_objects/80281860-2013Scope and ContentsThis series captures the personal lives of Earl and Jewell Ratliff including their work, family, awards, correspondence, and community involvement. This series is comprised of a variety of vacation scrapbooks, diplomas, plaques, family photos, jewelry, obituaries, pins, coins, office ephermera, notes, and WWII paraphernalia. The various textual materials are organized in a way that reflects Earl's personal life from 1926 to 2013, Jewell's personal life from 1929 to 2016, and then their combined personal affairs.
Photos of Earl and Friends/repositories/4/archival_objects/8029[circa 1920s-1950s]19Stock Purchase Certificate/repositories/4/archival_objects/8030June 11, 1956110Obituary and 70th Infantry Bookmarks/repositories/4/archival_objects/803120002013111Jewell's Canadian Genealogy/repositories/4/archival_objects/80321918112Jewell's Family Photos/repositories/4/archival_objects/8033[circa 1920s]- 1949113Photos of Jewell and Friends at her Wedding and Beach Trip /repositories/4/archival_objects/8034May 1950- June 1950114Telephone Pioneers of America Old Dominion Chapter Phone Chart/repositories/4/archival_objects/8035July 1, 1977- June 30, 1978115C + D Telephone Co. and Telephone Pioneers of America Office Ephemera/repositories/4/archival_objects/8036[undated]116Historic Family Photos/repositories/4/archival_objects/8037[circa 1900s]- May 1950117Postcards from Black Scrapbook 1 Disassembled /repositories/4/archival_objects/80381933-1943118Brown Scrapbook Disassembled Part 1/repositories/4/archival_objects/8039[circa 1940s-1950s]119Brown Scrapbook Disassembled Part 2/repositories/4/archival_objects/8040[circa 1940s-1950s]120Photos of Home and Yard/repositories/4/archival_objects/80411958-1968121Membership Photos/repositories/4/archival_objects/8042[circa 1950s-1960s]122Photos and Portraits of Earl and Jewell/repositories/4/archival_objects/8043[circa 1970s]123Business and Organization Cards/repositories/4/archival_objects/80441980-1984124Social and Work Event Photos/repositories/4/archival_objects/80451970- November 2012125Postcards from East Coast and Central US/repositories/4/archival_objects/8046[undated]126Framed Awards, Certifications, and Photos/repositories/4/archival_objects/80471943- November, 21 2013127Black Scrapbook 2/repositories/4/archival_objects/80481923-19241961Box 21Red Scrapbook 1/repositories/4/archival_objects/8049April 4, 1990- June 17, 1990Box 22Red Scrapbook 2/repositories/4/archival_objects/8050[circa 1990s]Box 23Blue Scrapbook 1/repositories/4/archival_objects/8051July 21, 1991- September 2, 1991Box 24Blue Scrapbook 2/repositories/4/archival_objects/8052July 21, 1991- September 2, 1991Box 31Green Scrapbook 1/repositories/4/archival_objects/80531994Box 32Green Scrapbook 2/repositories/4/archival_objects/80541994Box 33Black 70th Infantry Division Hat/repositories/4/archival_objects/8055[undated]Box 41Personal/Military Jewelery and Decorations/repositories/4/archival_objects/80751860- [circa 1940s]Box 42Organization Pins and Decorations/repositories/4/archival_objects/8076[undated]Box 43Military Casket Flag/repositories/4/archival_objects/80562013Box 51Black Book of Indian Head Coins/repositories/4/archival_objects/80571936-2000Box 62WWII Patches/repositories/4/archival_objects/8058[circa 1940s]Box 64Jewell's Canadian Family Cabin/repositories/4/archival_objects/8079[undated]Oversize File1Awards and Diplomas/repositories/4/archival_objects/80801944-1967Oversize File2Disassembled Scrapbook Pages/repositories/4/archival_objects/8081[circa 1920s-1930s]Oversize File5Portraits and Anniversaries/repositories/4/archival_objects/8082[circa 1940s]2010-2011Oversize File6University of Richmond/repositories/4/archival_objects/80591949-October 29, 1994Scope and ContentsThis series captures the various events and games to which Earl and Jewell Ratliff attended at the University of Richmond. This series is comprised of a variety of posters, stickers, sideline passes, tickets, program guides, newspaper clippings, photos, and various UR branded textiles collected from 1943 to the 2010s when they ultimately passed away.
Sports Programs/repositories/4/archival_objects/8060September 17, 1949- November 12, 194911Sports Tickets and Sideline Passes /repositories/4/archival_objects/8061October 28, 1961- November 23, 196812Sports Tickets, Spider Club Membership, and Baseball Season Brochure /repositories/4/archival_objects/8062November 14, 1970- September 8, 197913Stickers/repositories/4/archival_objects/8063[undated]14Sports Tickets, Sideline Passes, and Spider Club Membership /repositories/4/archival_objects/8064September 6, 1980- 198915Sports Tickets and Sideline Passes /repositories/4/archival_objects/80651991- October 29, 199416Sports Tickets/repositories/4/archival_objects/8066[undated]17Inauguration of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and Dedication of Jepson Hall /repositories/4/archival_objects/8067September 9, 199218Grey SPIDERS Hat/repositories/4/archival_objects/8068[undated]Box 42Navy R Hat/repositories/4/archival_objects/8069[undated]Box 43Red Spider Hat/repositories/4/archival_objects/8070[circa 2008]Box 44UR Pins and Pennant/repositories/4/archival_objects/8077[undated]Box 41Jewelry/repositories/4/archival_objects/8078[undated]Box 44Jacket/repositories/4/archival_objects/8071[undated]Box 52White T Shirt/repositories/4/archival_objects/8072[undated]Box 61White Crewneck/repositories/4/archival_objects/8073[undated]Box 63White Crewneck/repositories/4/archival_objects/8074[undated]Box 64Newspaper Clippings/repositories/4/archival_objects/80831949Oversize File3Posters/repositories/4/archival_objects/80841985-1986Oversize File4