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Summary

Abstract

Betty L. Atkinson, a performer and majorette, toured with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians in 1938. This collection consists of two folders of materials documenting the life and career of Betty L. Atkinson, a performer and majorette, including her autobiography, signed photographs of other performers, clippings, and other materials.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1922-1975

Extent

2 Folders

Background

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two folders of materials documenting the life and career of Betty L. Atkinson, a performer and majorette, including her autobiography, signed photographs of other performers, clippings, and other materials.

Physical Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by Todd A. Shipley, Atkinson's son-in-law, in 2020 October 23.

Condition Description

Some acidic papers; photographic prints; Onion-skin paper with metal paperclips. The collection is in good condition otherwise

Subjects

Using These Materials

Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

Betty L. Attkinson papers, 1922-1975, 10034, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Title
Guide to the Betty L. Atkinson papers
Status
Minimal Record
Author
Gideon Goodrich
Date
2020 December 4
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin