Kenneth Frederick and Blanche Marsh Papers, 1966-1967
Content Description
Kenneth Frederick Marsh and his wife, Blanche, collaborated to produce a number of books about different regions in the south, with "Charlotte, Carolinas' Queen City" being the focus of this collection. Collection materials include the proof for this book, as well as correspondence between various individuals who provided documentation and financial support for the book. The correspondence was from and to Charlotte’s most prominent citizens, including George M. Ivey, John Belk, W.T. Harris, Stan Brookshire, and Harold C. Dwelle.
This collection is arranged into two series--Series 1: Correspondence, 1966-1967; Series 2: Proofs, c1967.
Materials are in good condition and dated c1966-1967.
Dates
- 1966 - 1967
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public without restriction. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to duplicate or publish material from this collection must be obtained from the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet
0.5 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Kenneth Frederick Marsh (1901-1968) and his wife, Blanche Marsh (1902-1991), produced a number of books about different regions in the south, with "Charlotte, Carolinas' Queen City" being the focus of this collection. Collection materials include the proof for this book, as well as correspondence between some of Charlotte’s most prominent citizens: George M. Ivey, John Belk, W.T. Harris, Stan Brookshire, and Harold C. Dwelle. Materials are in good condition and dated c1966-1967.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series. Box 1 houses Series 1: Correspondence, 1966-1967 and is arranged alphabetically by surname. Letters within each surname are arranged chronologically. Box 2 houses Series 2: Proofs, c1967.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The immediate source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown.
Condition Description
Materials are in good condition.
Processing Information
The re-processing, arrangement, and description of this collection was completed by Sydney Carroll in July 2020. The collection was previously processed by a department volunteer in 2015.
- Authors Subject Source: Local sources
- Charlotte Publications Subject Source: Local sources
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Historic buildings Subject Source: Local sources
- Marsh, Blanche
- Marsh, Kenneth Frederick
- North Carolina--History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Proofs (Printing) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women authors Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Kenneth Frederick and Blanche Marsh Papers, 1966-1967
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sydney Carroll
- Date
- 2020-07
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- This is the second edition of the collection's finding aid. The original finding aid was created by an unknown volunteer in November 2015.
Repository Details
Part of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Repository
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202 USA
carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org
