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Ruby Bell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008.009

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of programs, invitations, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera collected by ETSTC graduate Ruby Bell. It includes programs from theatrical events, choral concerts, graduation ceremonies, and other events on campus. Folder 4 contains Ruby Bell's class schedules and permission forms signed by the Dean of Women granting Miss Bell permission to receive a male visitor in her boarding house and another granting permission to travel off-campus.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1926, inclusive

Creator

Restrictions on Use

Items in this collection are protected by applicable copyright laws.

Biographical/Historical Note

Ruby Bell was a 1926 graduate of East Texas State Teachers College from Caddo Mills, Texas. She was involved in the Beach Choral Club, Commerce Little Theater, and other dramatic organizations. The 1926 Locust Yearbook describes her as, "a good student, wonderful worker, and a true sport. Always ready for a good time and eats."

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Ruby Bell Collection
Status
Completed
Author
H.A. Stevens; Andrea Weddle
Date
18/11/2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Waters Library, Texas A&M University-Commerce Repository