Photocopies of scrapbook page and clippings, 1981, undated
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials related to Retta Murphy, who was a professor of history for 37 years at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. It contains research notes for her dissertation, letters of reference, certificates and diplomas. Also includes personal items such as financial ledgers and report cards. Of note are two albums: one is a photo album of her 1909 trip to Europe on the S.S. Minnetonka, and other was a retirement gift that includes photos of herself and colleagues as well as letters. Materials are arranged loosely by item type and function.
Dates
- 1981, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Murphy, Retta (Henrietta), 1886-1981 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are mostly in English with some materials in Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.58 Linear Feet (Three legal sized hollinger boxes, one oversized box and four book volumes. )
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Alkek Library Room 580
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
univarchives@txstate.edu