GUIDE
TO THE PAPERS OF MARY KNARR YERKEY
Compiled by
Sharon Brown McConnell
Eastern Kentucky University
Archives
1989
R.G. 83
Yerkey, Mary Knarr
Papers, 1924-28
.25
350 items
1 Box
89A7
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Introduction to
the Mary Knarr Yerkey Papers
Biographical Sketch
of Mary Knarr Yerkey
Photograph
Series
Publication
and Memorabilia Series
INTRODUCTION
TO THE MARY KNARR YERKEY PAPERS
The Mary Knarr Yerkey Papers were donated
to the University Archives by Mrs. Yerkey (Mrs. William T. Yerkey) of Ft.
Thomas, Kentucky in August 1978. This was a carefully preserved collection
consisting of a number of photographs and memorabilia from Eastern Kentucky
State Normal School and Teachers College, 1924-28, the years Mrs. Yerkey
was a student here. This collection is divided into two series: Photographs
and Publications/Memorabilia. Descriptions of the series precede the inventories
and give more detail of the contents of each. This collection gives a brief
composite of Mrs. Yerkey's years as a co-ed from a picture of the freshmen
class, 1924, to herself in cap and gown upon her graduation. The Memorabilia
series contains items relating to the social and academic climate of Eastern
at that time.
RUTH
KNARR YERKEY: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Mrs. Ruth Knarr Yerkey, who was known
as "Rufy" during her years at Eastern, graduated from Eastern Kentucky
State Normal School and Teachers College in 1928 with a bachelor's degree
in history. She also attended the University of Cincinnati, Miami University
of Ohio, and the University of Kentucky. She taught for forty-one years
in the Newport City Schools, both in the elementary schools and junior
high schools.
She was married in 1944 to William
T. Yerkey. Following her retirement, they traveled extensively, going around
the world. They especially enjoyed the European countries and Alaska. Memories
of these jaunts were shared with others through slide presentations. Volunteer
work, especially in historic preservation, was also important during these
years.
Mrs. Yerkey died on February 4, 1987
at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky where she had spent most of her life.
PHOTOGRAPH
SERIES
Description:
This series is comprised of 49 photographs
which were taken when Ruth Knarr Yerkey was a student at Eastern. Many
of these are snapshots of Mrs. Yerkey and her friends. Some photographs
of field trips were taken when her science class went on excursions. Others
are of buildings at EKU. Dates of the photographs are 1924-28. A photograph
of the Freshman Class 1925, is included and there is also a picture of
Mrs. Yerkey in the academic regalia.
Inventory:
1924
Agnes Hays. 1 1/2 X 2 1/2.
Ruth Knarr and friends. 3
1/4 X 4 1/4.
Central University building.
3 1/4 X 4 1/4.
Freshman class. 5 X 7.
Class trip. 4 1/2 X 6 1/2.
Class trip. 5 X 7.
Class trip. 5 X 7.
1925
Edna Mullins and Elva Prather.
1 1/2 X 2 1/2.
Julia Barbarick and Loyd Hill.
2 3/4 X 4 1/4.
Agnes Hays and Loyd Hill.
2 3/4 X 4 1/2.
Ruth Knarr and friends. 2
3/4 X 4 1/2.
Roy Murphy and Ruth Knarr.
2 3/4 X 4 1/2.
Ruth Knarr, Agnes Hays, Estella
Martin & Fish. 3 X 4 1/2.
Mayme Richardson, Ruth Driehoff,
and Noreau Mills. 3 X 4 1/2.
Estella Martin. 2 1/2 X 3
1/2.
Memorial Hall. 2 1/2 X 4 1/4.
Mae Cornett. 2 1/2 X 4 1/4.
Richmond, KY Post Office.
2 1/2 X 4 1/4.
Lloyd Hamilton, Dewey Hendricks,
L.K. Rice. 2 1/2 X 4 1/4.
Erma Cornelison and Ruth Knarr.
2 1/2 X 4 1/4.
Edriola Gray and Ruth Knarr.
2 1/2 X 4 1/2.
Mae Cornett, Robert Hays, and Erma
Cornelison. 2 1/2 X 4 1/2.
Mildred Scott. 3 1/2 X 4 1/2.
Molly Short. 3 3/4 X 5 1/4.
1927
Hope Keeney and Nancy Summay.
2 1/4 X 3 1/4.
Scene from Sullivan Hall.
2 1/4 X 3 1/4.
YWCA. 2 1/4 X 3 1/4.
Ava Howard. 2 1/4 X 3 1/4.
PUBLICATIONS
AND MEMORABILIA
Description:
This series is comprised of post
cards and printed photographs of Eastern's buildings and campus, programs
from Eastern and local productions, invitations to parties and proms, place
cards, a graduation invitation, articles on the illness and death of President
T.J. Coates, a journal of about ten pages and lists of names covering the
period 1924-1928.
Inventory:
Folder 2: Memorabilia. 1924-28.