A Guide to the Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | Leigh, Blanche | |
| Title: | Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks | |
| Dates: | 1926-1927 | |
| Abstract: | Two scrapbooks created by Blanche Leigh regarding Confederate monuments and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. | |
| Extent: | 0.05 Linear feet. 2 volumes. | |
| Identification: | PKY 88.016 | |
| Language(s): | English | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Blanche Leigh was the wife of Townes Randolph Leigh, who was professor of Chemistry at UF from 1920-1948, serving as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for much of his tenure. She compiled these two volumes that deal with "Confederate Monuments" and the "History of the United Daughters of the Confederacy."
Scope and Content
Two scrapbooks created in 1926-1927 by Blanche Leigh regarding Confederate monuments and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Terms
Confederate States of America -- Soldiers' monuments.
United Daughters of the Confederacy -- History.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Monuments.
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
