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Eudora Fulkerson papers, 1931-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fulkerson, Eudora, 1912-2011
- Title
- Eudora Fulkerson papers
- Dates
- 1931-1935 (inclusive)19311935
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 791
- Summary
- This collection includes memorabilia from Eudora Fulkerson's college years at The University of Montana-Missoula (then Montana State University), 1931-1935.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Eudora Piercy was born on October 19, 1912. She was born on a farm near Bainville, Montana, to Sallie and George Piercy. Fulkerson spent her early years in Bainville and graduated from the The University of Montana-Missoula (then Montana State University) in 1935 with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She moved to Tacoma in the late 1930s. In 1942 she married Oliver A. Fulkerson. She worked as a Dietician at Tacoma General Hospital for more than 25 years and retired as the Head Dietician in 1972.
Eudora Fulkerson died on March 3, 2011 at age 99 in Tacoma, Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes memorabilia from Eudora Fulkerson's college years at The University of Montana-Missoula (then Montana State University), 1931-1935.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana-Missoula.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Eudora Fulkerson Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The materials are separated by type.
Custodial History
The papers were held by Fulkerson until her death in 2011.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the Archives on behalf of Eudora Folkerson, 2011.
Separated Materials
Dance cards for the Forester's Ball were transferred to the Forestry Department as requested by the family. General university memorabilia not personalized to Fulkerson was transferred to the Archive's University Publications collection.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Personal class schedules | circa 1932-1935 |
| 1/2 | Home Economics Club newsclipping | 1934 |
| 1/3 | Student season sports passes | 1931-1935 |
| 1/4 | Dance programs | 1931-1935 |
| 1/5 | Name tag for student dietician | circa 1935 |
| 1/6 | Commencement memorabilia including diploma | 1935 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Home economics students--Montana--Missoula
Corporate Names
- Montana State University (Missoula)--Alumni and alumnae
Form or Genre Terms
- Memorabilia--Montana--Missoula
Occupations
- Women college students--Montana--Missoula
Finding aid prepared by Teresa
Hamann
2011
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
