Katherine Yoder Scharrer papers, 1923-1977.

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Katherine Yoder Scharrer papers, 1923-1977.

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The Katherine Yoder Scharrer papers date from 1923 to 1977 and primarily consists of correspondence to Scharrer from her husband Andrew (Andy) Scharrer and her mother Emily Manetta Asbury Yoder. Although most of the correspondence is personal in nature, the letters provide insight into campus and national events. Julius I. Foust (1856-1946) was president of the campus while Katherine was a student and an employee. In Katherine's January 13, 1924 letter she says, "I find that the college girls can not go driving on Sunday except with members of their own family because of the college authorities." Her February 25, 1924 letter discusses the "Tacky Party" given by the senior class in honor of the faculty. She writes about having her hair bobbed, which was a style popular during the 1920's. In Katherine's April 1, 1924 letter, she talks about the upcoming commencement and two summer sessions. She also complains that the "old maids" (presumably the earlier graduating classes coming back to visit) irritated the current students. Andrew makes an important announcement concerning the campus in his May 23, 1924 letter: "Went to the movies last night and they had a small sketch showing your college in regards to raising funds. It showed a number of students and I looked for you but could not find you!" The campaign he mentions was the fundraiser for a student-alumnae non-academic activity building. In Andrew's letter dated July 1, 1924 (which was a presidential election year), he talks about the convention and having to leave when the 29th ballot was being counted. Collection's contents include: Box 1 -- Letters, 1923-1924, Box 2 -- Letters, 1931-1969, Letters, 1970-1977, Miscellaneous printed material, 1929-1952.

2 boxes.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7804830

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries

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North Carolina College for Women

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Scharrer, Katherine Yoder.

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Katherine Yoder Scharrer was a member of the graduating class of 1922 at the North Carolina College for Women (NCCW), now known as UNCG. In her final year as a student, she was the Adelphian Vice-President and was involved with International Relations and the Education Club. She earned her bachelor's degree in education on June 6, 1922. In October 1922, she began work at the library on campus as an assistant in charge of documents; one year later she was working at the circulation desk. Scharrer...

Yoder, Emily Manetta Asbury

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Yoder was a member of the class of 1896 at the State Normal and Industrial School, now UNCG. Born in 1875, Yoder spent her early years in Charlotte and Lincolnton, N.C. She worked as a schoolteacher to support her family and help her older brother through A&M College, now known as North Carolina State University. Once graduated, her brother loaned her the money to attend college where she finished her coursework in three years and one summer session. After completing her coursework, she marr...

Scharrer, Andrew

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