Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks 1926-1927
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Leigh, Blanche
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Blanche Leigh was the wife of Townes Randolph Leigh, who was professor of Chemistry at UF from 1920-1948, serving as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for much of his tenure. She compiled these two volumes that deal with "Confederate Monuments" and the "History of the United Daughters of the Confederacy." From the guide to the Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks, 1926-1927, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida) ...
United daughters of the Confederacy
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The Southern Cross of Honor award, which later became the Cross of Military Service, originated on Oct. 13, 1862 as an act of the Confederate Congress to recognize the courage and good conduct of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Confederate army. However, due to wartime shortages, the medals were not made, but the recipients' names were recorded in an Honor Roll for future reference. The cross's design was created by Mrs. Alexander S. Erwin in July 1898. It featured a cros...
