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Alice Maud Jones and Burton Family PinsHS.035

Alice Maud Jones and Burton Family PinsHS.035


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Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society Archives

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Farmville, Virginia 23909
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Benedict Chatelain

Repository
Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society Archives
Identification
HS.035
Title
Alice Maud Jones and Burton Family Pins 189x-192x
Quantity
0.2 Linear Feet, 1 small archival jewelry box
source
Horner, Julia A.
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

Custodial History

The materials in this collection, which originate with Alice Maud Jones Horner and associated families, were donated to the Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society Archives ca. 2011 by Julia A. Horner, the granddaughter of Alice Maud Jones Horner.

Biographical / Historical

Alice Maud Jones attended State Female Normal School from 1898 to 1901. While a student, she was a founding member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority in 1898. Additionally she served on the YWCA Religious Meeting Committee, was Vice President of the Tennis Club, and served as Business Manager of the yearbook. In 1904, she married William Horner of Henderson, North Carolina. Alice Maud Horner passed away in 1920, at the age of 41.

Related Material

Ethelyn Legrand Jones Artwork

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Farmville (Va.)
  • Horner, Julia A.
  • Jones, Alice Maud
  • YMCA of the USA
  • Zeta Tau Alpha

General

Other names associated with this collection include: Louis Dibrell Horner, Frances Burton (Jones) Horner, Kalford Lee Burton, and Ruth Abbot Burton.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Horner, Julia A.
  • Jones, Alice Maud
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Farmville (Va.)
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Container List

Artifact [1000524276] box: 01 of 01
Hi-Y membership pin
1 Object Gold inverted triangle, red enamel background. White enamel cross in center with the words "Hi-Y" above. Pin is undated and bears no inscription.
Artifact [1000524276] box: 01 of 01
State of North Carolina service pin
1 Object Bronze seal offset over a silver oval with three inset blue stones. Pin in undated and bears no inscription.
Artifact [1000524276] box: 01 of 01
Unknown organization pin
1 Object Gold diamond shape with black enamel background. Gold letters "KKK" above two gold crossed keys. Greek letters "K (Kappa), A (Alpha), Λ (Lambda), O (Omicron), and ∑ (Sigma)" across the top, above unknown small symbol with missing inset stone. Pin is undated and bears inscription on back: "L.K.B." Possibly the initials of Kalford Lee Burton, father of Frances (Burton) Horner.
Artifact [1000524276] box: 01 of 01
Unknown organization pin
1 Object Gold diamond shape surrounded by small pearls, black enamel background. Gold letters "KKK" above two gold crossed keys. Greek letters "K (Kappa), A (Alpha), Λ (Lambda), O (Omicron), and ∑ (Sigma)" across the top, above unknown small symbol with missing inset stone. Pin is undated and bears inscription on back: "R.A." Possibly the initials of Ruth Abbot, mother of Frances (Burton) Horner.
Artifact [1000524276] box: 01 of 01
Decorative gold bar pin inset with 11 small pearls
1 Object Undated (likely Victorian era) and bears no inscription.
Artifact [1000524276] box: 01 of 01
Decorative pin, crescent moon and star inset with 8 small pearls
1 Object Moon is missing two pearls. Undated and bears no inscription.