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Ruth Smith Wrench scrapbook and marriage certificates

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS338

Scope and Content

This collection contains a scrapbook of items of interest to Ruth Smith Wrench. It includes such events as the Rickenbacker plane crash in Morrow, Georgia, and the founding of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit (Trappist) in Conyers. It also includes national news such as the Lindbergh kidnapping and trial and the death of John Dillinger. A folder contains two marriage certificates.

Dates

  • 1934-1949

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

Biographical information about Ruth Smith Wrench has not been determined.

Extent

1.67 linear ft. (1 oversize box)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1977

Title
Ruth Smith Wrench scrapbook
Author
Melanie Stephan
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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