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Margaret Helen Scott papers

 Collection
Identifier: 335

Scope and Contents

The Margarett Scott papers contain correspondence, newspaper clippings primarily containing aritlces about Scott, and other collected ephemera. The papers also contain photographic slides of Talledega, Alabama. Other materials include the story of early Richland County, Wisconsin, written by Scott and published weekly in "The Richland Observer" in 1975 and, an article on Lone Rock Congregational Church in the area.

Dates

  • Created: 1936-1977
  • Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1975

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Margaret Helen Scott papers are open and available for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright to these papers has not been assigned to the Amistad Research Center. It is the responsibility of an author to secure permission for publication from the holder of the copyright to any material contained in this collection.

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Margaret Helen Scott

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Accruals and Additions

There were three additions to the Margaret Helen Scott papers. The first addition was received in 1981, and includes a photocopy of her autobiography "Miracles of Dixie" The second addition occurred in 1/1982 and included correspondence and collected materials. The third addition was received on 8/11/1987 and includes slides and items regarding Scott's participation in the centennial celebration of Richland County, Wisconsin.

Related Materials

The records of the American Missionary Association, records of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, which absorbed the AMA, the papers of Fred L. Brownlee and Lillian Voorhees papers. The Center also holds the personal papers of various teachers, administrators, and missionaries who served the AMA. A subject guide of AMA-related holds is maintained by the Center.

Title
Margaret Helen Scott papers
Author
Shannon Burrell
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository

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