A Guide to the Frank C. Kitts, Jr. Scrapbook, 1919-1936 Kitts, Frank C., Jr. Scrapbook Ms2010-020

A Guide to the Frank C. Kitts, Jr. Scrapbook, 1919-1936

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms2010-020

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Processed by: Julia Viets Special Collections Staff
2010 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.

Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Number

Ms2010-020

Title

Frank C. Kitts, Jr. Scrapbook 1919-1936

Physical Characteristics

1 Folder; 0.4 cu. ft.

Creator

Frank C. Kitts, Jr.

Language

English

Abstract

A scrapbook assembled by Frank C, Kitts, Jr., containing mementoes from his life during 1919-1936. He went to Tazewell High School in Tazewell County, Virginia, and was a mail carrier and member of the U.S. Guard Band. His scrapbook contains items such as letters, locks of hair, newspaper clippings, high school football and play tickets, calling cards, and poems.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Frank C. Kitts, Jr. Scrapbook, Ms2010-020, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The Frank C. Kitts, Jr. Scrapbook was acquired by Special Collections prior to 2009.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Frank C. Kitts, Jr. Scrapbook commenced in March, 2010 and was completed in April, 2010.

Biographical Information

Frank C. Kitts, Jr. was born on January 31, 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He attended Tazewell High School and later joined the band section of the 150th infantry stationed at Camp Conley in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. During these years, he enjoyed going to plays, dances, and football games. Later in life, he was a member of the U.S. Guard Band and Virginia's Postmasters Association.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Frank C. Kitts, Jr. It contains various mementoes from his life.

Most of these mementoes include correspondence such as letters, invitations, Christmas cards, and postcards; stamps; locks of hair; newspaper clippings of obituaries, marriage notices, school and sports news, and society pages; calling cards; Tazewell High School play tickets and programs for the group, Beads on a String; Tazewell high school football schedules and tickets; and love poems.

Some notable items include a menu for Appalachian Lunch in Bluefield, West Virginia; a Chevrolet advertising paddle that contains handwritten musings about friendship; a poem about separated lovers; an American Legion pin; and a wooden ice-cream spoon dated August 14, 1932.