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Richardson, Laura Elizabeth (Ferguson), 1908-1986 (Sc 3701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Richardson, Laura Elizabeth (Ferguson), 1908-1986 (Sc 3701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3701. Letter, 1 May 1974, from Elizabeth Ferguson to “Shirley,” enclosing a gift of eight fabric pieces once belonging to quilt historian and author Florence Peto, together with some background information on the fabrics. Richardson also describes her recent activities, and notes her intention to retire from public school teaching.
Richardson, Laura Elizabeth (Ferguson), 1908-1986 (Mss 645), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Richardson, Laura Elizabeth (Ferguson), 1908-1986 (Mss 645), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and full text scans of correspondence in box one (Click on the "Additional Files" below for Manuscripts Collection 645. Letters, photographs, and research notes belonging to quilt collector Laura Elizabeth Richardson. Includes letters and research materials from noted quilt authority Florence Peto.
Woodward, Joe E. (Fa 1057), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Woodward, Joe E. (Fa 1057), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1057. Student folk studies project titled: “Handicraft,” which includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of the traditional handicrafts in Logan County, Kentucky. Sheets may include a brief description of handicraft, traditional practice, or tool, informant’s name and photo. A second project with survey sheets about folk tools and implements include proverbs, riddles, beliefs, descriptions, informant’s names, and motif index numbers.
Wilson, Daniel J. (Fa 1014), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wilson, Daniel J. (Fa 1014), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1014. Student folk studies project titled: “Weaving.” Project includes survey sheets with a description of the weaving process in Warren County, Kentucky. Sheets may include a brief description of belief, traditional practice, or tool, informant’s name, woven swatch, and photo.
Bousman, Louise Tate, 1906-1979 (Sc 99), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Bousman, Louise Tate, 1906-1979 (Sc 99), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 99. Paper, 1935 (41 p.), entitled "Handwoven Textiles," written by Louise Tate Bousman, Louisville, Kentucky, which is a summary of material gathered for a textile show held at the Kentucky Library & Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. There are photos and samples included and the the paper is indexed. Also letters of Miss Bousman, 1935, 1945, news clipping and printed item related to weaving.
Ua94/6/2/14 Your Color And Why, Nashua Manufacturing Company
Ua94/6/2/14 Your Color And Why, Nashua Manufacturing Company
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Booklet regarding Indian Head cloth produced by Nashua Manufacturing Company in Nashua, NH. This booklet is housed with the personal records of student Annie Reis. There is a single sample of the cotton cloth in the front showing Jade No. 143. All 18 colors are represented along with suggestions on which complexions they match best.