Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
2-3-2019
Inclusive Dates--Span
1928-1934
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1929-1931
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains a scrapbook (split into two binders) from Elsie’s time as a student at Abilene High School and Abilene Christian College.
Biographical Note
Elsie Beatrice Green was born to William Hosea Green and Emma Olive Bryant Green on April 28, 1911, in Abilene, Texas. Her father was in charge of the Weather Bureau in Abilene (1909-1945). She attended Abilene Public Schools and graduated from Abilene Christian College with a B.S. in 1932. Elsie taught in schools in Texas, New Mexico, and Alaska after graduating from Abilene Christian College. She married Eugene Dement on May 24, 1951. They lived in New Mexico until they both died on September 14, 1959 following a car accident.
Donor Note
Beverly Naismith
Arrangement
The contents of the scrapbook remain in the order in which they were received.
Content List
Inventory
Boxes 1-2
Scrapbook
Notes from fellow Abilene High School students and teachers, newspaper clippings, programs from events on campus at Abilene High School and Abilene Christian College, photographs, and correspondence.
Box 3
Items that appear to have fallen out of the scrapbook
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century
Churches of Christ -- Texas -- Abilene
Education, higher -- Texas -- Abilene
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #394
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Elsie Green Dement Papers, 1928-1934. Center for Restoration Studies MS #394. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Use Restrictions
Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.
Processing Status
Processed
Finding Aid created by
Brady Cox, Mac Ice, and Amanda Dietz
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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