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Marion Toms Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-0022

Scope and Contents

The collection contains personal and family documentation pertaining to Ms. Toms. Included in the collection are her high school student newspaper and yearbook, photographs, clippings, correspondence and publications.

Dates

  • undated, 1911-1985

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Marion Toms was born on 16 May 1911 in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The daughter of a postal inspector who was active in the Connecticut Republican Party, Ms. Toms attended school in East Hartford before her employment as a secretary in a law firm. Ms. Toms served as a drive during World War II and was a member of the South Congregational Church in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Extent

0.15 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Marion Toms was a life long resident of East Hartford, Connecticut. The collection contains personal and family materials dated 1911-1985.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was donated in 2013 by Ms. Toms' family.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to various aspects of Connecticut residents and history. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
Marion Toms Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2013 March
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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