Kathryn Belle McGee, Records Regarding Rhododendron Girls State School at Jackson's Mill A&M 3627

Kathryn Belle McGee, Records Regarding Rhododendron Girls State School at Jackson's Mill A&M 3627


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3627
Title
Kathryn Belle McGee, Records regarding Rhododendron Girls State School at Jackson's Mill 1941-2003 1941, 1978-1987
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/196148
Quantity
1.25 Linear Feet, 1 ft. 3 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator
McGee, Kathryn Belle
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Kathryn Belle McGee, Records regarding Rhododendron Girls State School at Jackson's Mill, A&M 3627, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Scope and Contents

Records regarding Kathryn McGee and the first Rhododendron Girls State program at Jackson's Mill, West Virginia, a "citizenship training school" held during summer months and sponsored by the American Legion Auxilliary. Includes mainly Girls State records, such as publications, election records, programs, photographs, and other materials.

Series include:
Series 1. Historical Information, 1942, 2003 (box 1)
Series 2. Rhododendron Girls State Records, 1941-1947, 1982-1991 (box 1)
Series 3. Photographs, ca. 1941-1943, undated (box 1)
Series 4. Subjects, ca. 1941, 1980s (box 1)
Series 5. Election Records, ca. 1980s, undated (box 1)
Series 6. Miscellaneous, 1941-1942, ca. 1980s, undated (box 1)
Series 7. Artifact, undated (box 1)
Series 8. Publications, 1946-1952, 1973-1991, undated (boxes 1-3)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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Container List

Series 1. Historical Information (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 1942, 2003
Scope and Contents

This series contains biographical information on Kathryn McGee (throughout the collection Kathryn McGee is also referred to by her married name, Kathryn McGee White, or any variation on her maiden or married name) and her participation in the first Rhododendron Girls State program in 1941.

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Series 2. Rhododendron Girls State Records (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2-12 1941-1947, 1982-1991
Scope and Contents

Most materials in this series pertain to Kathryn McGee's involvement with Girls State, particularly in 1941 when she was elected the first "Governor". Records from 1941 include programs and publications from Girls State, correspondence, campaign materials from McGee's run for Governor, and materials regarding Governor Neely's visit. Collection also includes materials from McGee's involvement in other years of Girls State, including handbooks, certificates, and a dedication speech for the 50th anniversary of Girls State in 1991.

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Series 3. Photographs (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13-15 ca. 1941-1943, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes assorted photographs of Kathryn McGee and various attendees of Girls State.

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Series 4. Subjects (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16-17 ca. 1941, 1980s
Scope and Contents

This series includes newspaper articles and Kathryn McGee White's directorial files.

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Series 5. Election Records (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18-19 ca. 1980s, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains blank ballots, candidate lists, regulations, and election handbooks.

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Series 6. Miscellaneous (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20 1941-1942, ca. 1980s, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes assorted files sorted alphabetically, including lists of participants and staff, regulations, various pamphlets, and other material.

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Series 7. Artifact (box 1)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21 undated
Scope and Contents

This series consists of a wooden plaque in the shape of the state of West Virginia presented to Kathryn McGee.

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Series 8. Publications (boxes 1-3)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 22-23 Mixed Materials Box: 2 Mixed Materials Box: 3 1946-1952, 1973-1991, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes issues of the "Rhododendron Daily", programs, directories, Girls State songs, Girls State Manuals of Government, sponsorship pamphlets, constitution and bylaws, and a copy of an election handbook.

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