Ruth Knarr Yerkey Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1989A007

Ruth Knarr Yerkey Papers

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Scope and Contents

The Ruth 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.

Dates

Creation: 1924 - 1928
Acquisition: 1978-07-28

Creator

Yerkey, Ruth Knarr (Person)

Biographical or Historical Information

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.

Note written by Sharon Brown McConnell

Full Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Yerkey, Ruth Knarr

Other Descriptive Information

Photographs were initially numbered with the accession number; however, a decision was made to change to collection number. The database was changed, but the numbers written on the images were not changed.