Virgene Rock, Stephens College scrapbook
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: L371
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a scrapbook with mementos saved by Virgene Rock from her freshman year at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Ranging from 1946 to 1947. The items in the scrapbook include programs for plays and musical performances, dance cards, sorority memorabilia, and correspondence.
Dates
- 1946-1947
Creator
- Scherrer, Marilyn Virgene Rock (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Marilyn Virgene Rock was born on March 12, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Marie "Nettie" Rock. She graduated from Shortridge High School in 1946 and was a 1948 graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She married Ronald Scherrer on June 6, 1950 and they had four children: Steve, Mike, Connie, and Susie.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Marilyn Veigene Rock." Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Accessed August 28, 2018. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Marilyn Virgene Rock." U.S. School Yearbooks, 1900-1990. Accessed August 28, 2018. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"On Holiday From Stephens." Indianapolis Star (IN), April 3, 1948.
"Ronald Scherrer." Indianapolis Star (IN), December 16, 2001.
"Virgene Rock Becomes Bride of Ronald Scherrer in Church." Indianapolis News (IN), June 7, 1950.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Marilyn Veigene Rock." Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Accessed August 28, 2018. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Ancestry.com. "Marilyn Virgene Rock." U.S. School Yearbooks, 1900-1990. Accessed August 28, 2018. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"On Holiday From Stephens." Indianapolis Star (IN), April 3, 1948.
"Ronald Scherrer." Indianapolis Star (IN), December 16, 2001.
"Virgene Rock Becomes Bride of Ronald Scherrer in Church." Indianapolis News (IN), June 7, 1950.
Extent
1.3 Cubic Feet (1 medium oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2018/08/28 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2018/08/28 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Scherrer, Marilyn Virgene Rock (Person)
- Title
- Virgene Rock, Stephens College scrapbook
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
