Edith Kyle Crawford papers, [ca. 1850-1981].

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Crawford, Edith Kyle, 1886-1981. Edith Kyle Crawford papers, [ca. 1850-1981].

Edith Kyle Crawford papers, [ca. 1850-1981].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476106

The collection consists of papers of Edith Kyle Crawford of Columbus, Georgia from ca. 1850-1981. The papers include account books, books, correspondence, clippings, printed material, reports, and photographs including a few daguerreotypes and ambrotypes. The materials document Crawford's involvement in women's clubs and organizations in Columbus, the Presbyterian Church, her activities during World War II, and her interest in politics. Several series are of particular interest. Records pertaining to the Charter Garden Club (Columbus, Ga.) include minutes (1939-1961), constitution and by-laws, histories, newsletters, programs, and scattered correspondence (1946-1962) with other clubs or regarding membership. Materials relating to Crawford's World War II activities mainly consist of correspondence and printed material documenting her involvement with the United Service Organization and civilian defense. The account books (1884-1892) contain physicians accounts (1884, 1886, 1892), account books (1886-1887) listing sales of supplies to physicians, and account books (1886-1880) for a general store.

8.5 linear ft.

Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library