Julia Smith Martin Papers
Scope and Content
The Julia Smith Martin Papers, 1945-1948, consists of two folders of paper memorabilia collected during Martin’s time as a student at Madison College, between 1945 and her graduation in 1948. The memorabilia consists primarily of event programs, including commencement exercises (1945 and 1948), choral events, orchestral performances, a Virginia Federation of Music Clubs luncheon, and May Day 1948. A small Madison College paper pennant is included. Also included are original and scanned copies of disciplinary citations Martin incurred. Martin received the citations for signing out late, hosting a noisy party during study hours, and eating before the blessing. The collection also contains an honor pledge card, a student deposit fund card, a luggage tag, and an invitation from Louise Woodward addressed to Walter Yancey to attend a fall dance. Woodward was in the same graduating class as Martin.
Dates
- 1945-1948
Creator
- Martin, Julia Lewis Smith (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Bio/Historical Note
Julia Lewis Martin (née Smith) was the daughter of Julia and Reid Smith of Lexington, Virginia. She graduated from Madison College in 1948 with a degree in business education. Martin served as the senior class president and participated in the Baptist Student Union, Business Club, Choral Club, Theta Sigma Upsilon, Glee Club, and the Granddaughter’s Club.
Extent
0.12 cubic feet (2 letter folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Julia Smith Martin Papers, 1945-1948, contain event programs, disciplinary slips, and papers collected by Julia Lewis Smith Martin during her time as a student at Madison College.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged topically in two folders. Items are further arranged chronologically when possible.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the James Madison University Alumni Association and was subsequently transferred to the Special Collections Library.
Bibliography
- The Schoolma'am, 1948. Harrisonburg (Va.): Madison College.
- Invitations
- James Madison University -- Students -- History
- Luggage tags
- Madison College -- History
- Madison College -- Alumni and alumnae
- Madison College -- Students
- Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs
- Memorabilia
- Printed Ephemera
- Programs (documents)
Creator
- Martin, Julia Lewis Smith (Person)
- Title
- A Guide to the Julia Smith Martin Papers, 1945-1948
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ellen Blackmon
- Date
- November 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the James Madison University Libraries Special Collections Repository
880 Madison Drive
MSC 1704
Harrisonburg Virginia 22807
(540) 568-3612
library-special@jmu.edu