Mary Lois Sibley Eve scrapbook

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS-053

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single volume scrapbook kept by Mary Lois Sibley Eve, consisting of newspaper clippings that document local arts reviews, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Confederate memorial efforts, with a few entries on child labor and education. Of most interest is a letter on Georgia Department of Education letterhead, written on behalf of Superintendent Duggan regarding the establishment of Georgia Day.

Dates

Created: 1908-1924
Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Creator

Eve, Mrs. Oswell R. (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical or Historical Information

Mary Lois Sibley Eve (1870-1935) was born in Augusta, Ga on February 12, 1870, the daughter of George Royal Sibley and Emma S.H. Tucker. Her mother was a descendant of John Samuel Goode, of Virginia, who fought as a soldier in the American Revolution. As a result, Eve was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She married Oswell Roebuck Eve in November of 1895. Oswell R. Eve was an attorney in Augusta who belonged to the well known local Eve family. The couple had one daughter, Mary Lois Eve (1897-1984).

Note written by

Extent

1.00 items

Language

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection is comprised of a single volume scrapbook kept by Mary Lois Sibley Eve, and reflects her interests in: local art, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate memorial efforts, and education.

Custodial History

Previously titled: Eve, Mrs. Oswell R. Retitled in 2017.

Source of Acquisition

Augusta Richmond County Museum

Method of Acquisition

This material was transferred to Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University, by the Augusta Richmond County Museum in December of 1983. Acc# 1983.26