Idris Knox papers, 1951-1997

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Summary

Creator:
Knox, Idris
Abstract:
North Carolina woman who taught school in Europe. Letters (76 items; dated 1951-1953) to parents chiefly sent from Paris with a few from Germany, describing social life and post-war atmosphere. Includes one photograph of New Year's Eve party, and telegram. Addition (200 items; dated 1976-1997) contains 42 ledgers and two loose-leaf file folders containing Knox's journals. There are also copies of the family's newsletter, and some of Knox's correspondence.
Extent:
2.4 Linear Feet
276 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00787

Background

Scope and content:

Letters (76 items; dated 1951-1953) to parents chiefly sent from Paris with a few from Germany, describing social life and post-war atmosphere. Includes one photograph of New Year's Eve party, and telegram.

Addition (200 items; dated 1976-1997) contains 42 ledgers and two loose-leaf file folders containing Knox's journals. There are also copies of the family's newsletter, and some of Knox's correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

North Carolina woman who taught school in Europe.

Acquisition information:
The Idris Knox Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1996 and 1999.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library Staff, 1999 and Jane Metters, May 2011

Encoded by Jane Metters and Carrie Mills, May 2011

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 1996-0131, 1999-0313

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Subjects:
Women travelers -- United States
College students -- Correspondence
Format:
Diaries
Names:
Knox family
Knox, Idris
Knox, Idris
Places:
Germany -- Description and travel
Germany -- Social life and customs -- 20th century

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