Jessica Joy Stout Garretson Scrapbook, 1919-1920
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1.67 Linear Feet 1 Archival Flat Box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
The materials in this scrapbook reflect Jessica's life and interests as a student in the early 20th century. She was quite a sports fan, as the scrapbook contains many mementos and stories of various athletic events. Of special interest is a news article touting the Southern College Methodists in their historic win over the University of Florida Gators in a football game. Articles describing other football games are also included, adding to the historical knowledge of FSC's long-defunct football program.
Jessica was a member of the girls basketball team during her freshman year.
While at Southern, Jessica was also a member of the Philomathean Literary Society and she was president of the Sigma Delta Literary Society. Many items reflecting her involment in this organizations are present.
- Biographical / historical:
Jessica Joy Stout was born on October 11, 1899, in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Christopher William Stout and Miriam Bouchelle. She married John William Gerritson on 6 January 1928, in Volusia, Florida, United States. She passed on October 28, 1993, in Fairborn, Ohio.
Jessica was a student at Southern College in 1919 and 1920. At the time, Southern was located in Sutherland (now Palm Harbor), FL.
- Acquisition information:
- The provonance of this item is unknown. It has been in the possession of the Florida Southern College archives for several years.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archives' ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.
- Terms of access:
This collection is owned by Florida Southern College. This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
- Location of this collection:
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Florida Southern College111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.LakelandFL33801USA
