Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Bonnie S. Ball, Accession #2014.1.4, Roanoke Public Libraries, Roanoke, VA

Acquisition Information

Donor unknown

Biographical Note

Bonnie Sage was born on December 17, 1901 near Stickleysville, Virginia. She was the fourth of thirteen children. Bonnie later became a teacher and taught all over Virginia and adjoining states. During her teaching career, she met and married Palmer Ball. After 33 years of teaching, Bonnie retired to Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She was a member of several historical societies, the DAR, UDC, was a correspondent for several papers and publications, she published several books, and participated in church activities. Mrs. Ball passed away on May 11, 1996 at the age of 95. She was a well-known and respected genealogist.

Scope and Content

The Bonnie S. Ball collection comprises 1 record storage box. The collection is made up of handwritten notes by Ball, all done on standard notebook paper; genealogical charts; an 8x12 scrapbook contains various church photos, both in color and black and white. This collection dates mainly from the late 1950s through the early 1980s.

Arrangement

Documents are arranged based upon original order.