Virginia Randolph papers
Scope and Contents
The Virginia Randolph papers date from 1929 to 1993 and measure 0.5 linear inches. The papers consist of a book of poetry by Randolph, a newspaper clipping written by Randolph, the autobiography of Randolph's grandmother, Ella Cripliver, and reminiscences by Randolph about her aunt Elizabeth Wherry. Photocopies of several of Elizabeth Wherry's "Country Air," columns, Wherry's obituary, and a photograph of Wherry are also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1993
Creator
- Randolph, Virginia (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Virginia Randolph is a poet of poetry and a resident of Anamosa, Iowa. She is the niece of newspaper columnist Elizabeth Wherry.
Extent
0.50 linear inches
Photographs in folder 1. folders
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Anamosa, Iowa, poet and niece of Elizabeth Wherry.
Arrangement
One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Method of Acquisition
The papers (donor no. 179) were donated by Virginia Randolph in 1993.
Subject
- Cripliver, Ella (Person)
- Randolph, Virginia (Person)
- Wherry, Elizabeth (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Temporal
Topical
- Author
- Kristen Rassbach, 1997.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu