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Series 1: Manuscripts (continued)
Subseries 6: Biographical materials (continued)
Sub-subseries 1: Personal and family history (continued)
BOX-FOLDER 98/8 Pauline Ritchie, 1935-1980, undated
A memorial program, correspondence, promotional materials for The Lighted Lantern, typed tributes and poems, printed music and lyrics for "Twilight A-Stealin'," The Mountain Echo (vol. 1, no. 3, November 1980; published by the Hindman Settlement School), with a memorial tribute to Pauline, and an essay by Pauline called "Up from the three Rs," published in Wellesley essays (1936). Pauline (also called Polly) was one of Jean's sisters.
BOX-FOLDER 98/9 B.W. Ritchie ("Wilmer" or "Sam"), circa 2003, undated
Sub-subseries 2: Genealogy, reunions, and education
BOX-FOLDER 98/10 The Ritchie-Cox family episodes: things that actually happened, circa December 2005
A printed keepsake book, held together with ribbon and with an illustrated cover, of family stories.
BOX-FOLDER 98/11 Knott's gentlefolk and flowers of the forest, vol. 1, nos. 1 and 2, 1995
Published by the Knott County Historical and Genealogical Society and Library, Inc.
BOX-FOLDER 99/1 Hall family reunions, 1948-2000, undated
Two items of correspondence, reunion programs from 1956, circa 1962, and 2000; two photocopied newspaper clippings, a photocopy of a typed, official greeting from Ronald Reagan to those gathered for the Woodland Jubilee, a typed copy of the Hall family history, and a photocopied, handwritten copy of the family history.
BOX-FOLDER 99/2 Ritchie family reunions (1/2), circa 1975-2003
Reunion invitations and programs. A photo and a copy negative have been relocated to Series 3.
BOX-FOLDER 99/3 Ritchie family reunions (2/2), 1976-2001
Correspondence, handwritten notes, memorial programs for Truman Ritchie and Raymond Ritchie, a newspaper clipping, an issue of The Mountain magazine (vol. 1, no. 6, April 1930), an article about corn husk dolls (pages from an unidentified publication), two photocopies of a proclamation declaring June 9-25, 1986 as Ritchie Family Week in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, and related ephemera.
BOX-FOLDER 99/4 Early education (1/2), circa 1936-1990
High school diploma invitations to Jean's high school commencement and to the 1938 commencement, Kentucky Public Schools certificate, 7th grade end-of-year grade report, a copy of The Echo, the Viper High School yearbook, reunion newsletters, correspondence, two napkins from a high school reunion, and a program for the 1939 junior-senior banquet.
BOX-FOLDER 99/5 Early education (2/2), circa 1940
Copy of The Echo (the Viper High School yearbook).
BOX-FOLDER 99/6 College education (1/2), 1941-2008
Correspondence, Jean's Cumberland College transcript, periodic grade reports, programs for events, two photocopies of the program for the Cumberland College senior class's play "Junior Miss," an original copy of the program for "February Follies" (presented by the Baptist Student Union of Cumberland College), and related ephemera.
BOX-FOLDER 99/7 College education (2/2), 1941-2008
See the description for box-folder 99/6.
Sub-subseries 3: Promotional biographies, keepsakes, and correspondence
BOX-FOLDER 100/1 Promotional materials (1/5), circa 1951-2008, undated
Biographical and autobiographical materials in various draft stages (mostly typed), correspondence, flyers and brochures, blank letterhead from various organizations, a discography and bibliography for Jean, clippings and newsletters, mock-ups for DVD covers, Folklife Family Store flyers and catalog, business cards for Greenhays, promotional materials from Folkways Records, advertisements for Jean's books and recordings, Jean's membership cards for the Associated Musicians of Greater New York and for the American Federation of Radio Artists, and related ephemera.
BOX-FOLDER 100/2 Promotional materials (2/5), circa 1951-2008, undated
See the note for box-folder 100/1.
BOX-FOLDER 100/3 Promotional materials (3/5), circa 1951-2008, undated
See the note for box-folder 100/1.
BOX-FOLDER 100/4 Promotional materials (4/5), circa 1951-2008, undated
See the note for box-folder 100/1.
BOX-FOLDER 100/5 Promotional materials (5/5), circa 1951-2008, undated
See the note for box-folder 100/1.
BOX-FOLDER 100/6 Transcriptions, scripts, and related documentation, 1958, undated
Handwritten and typed transcriptions from wire recordings, with family members talking and singing, Jean's notes for the Ritchie family album (the Folkways family record), a pencilled drawing of the early Ritchie home place in Viper, a typed draft of a letter to "Peter" (probably Peter Kennedy)
BOX-FOLDER 100/7 George Pickow: biographical materials, 1943-2010
Orders to report for induction into the military, correspondence, workmen's compensation documents, cancelled cheques and a bank statement, insurance policies, receipts and stubs, a handmade caricature of Jean, George, and Joseph Edwards (a childhood friend of George), news stories about George (original and photocopy), an award of merit from the Advertising Club of New York, medical information, and various permits, passes, and photo IDs.
BOX-FOLDER 101/1 George Pickow: memorabilia, 1947-1950, undated
BOX-FOLDER 101/2 Correspondence, including pre-wedding, 1949-1975, undated
BOX-FOLDER 101/3 George Pickow's letters while overseas, 1949-1956
These letters were separate from the letters in box-folder 101/2 and retained as such. Most are letters to Jean but some are to or from George to others.
Sub-subseries 4: Awards
BOX-FOLDER 101/4 Berea College honorary Doctor of Arts diploma, May 26, 1991
Diploma awarded to Jean in 1991, in its presentation folder.
BOX-FOLDER 101/5 Kentucky Country Music Hall of Fame, 1990-1992
Correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, Jean was one of the first Board members. The Kentucky Country Music Hall of Fame's name was changed to The Museum of Kentucky Music and Hall of Honor.
BOX-FOLDER 101/6 Awards and related documents (1/2), 1967-2009
Certificates for Jean, George, and together as a couple, plus correspondence and related documents.
BOX-FOLDER 101/7 Awards and related documents (2/2), 1967-2009
See the description for box-folder 101/6.
Sub-subseries 5: Scrapbooks, journals, and writings
BOX-FOLDER 102 Abbie Ritchie's scrapbook, circa 1914-1966
6 1/8 in. x 9 1/4 in.
Newspaper clippings, reunion programs, handwritten notes (including one written by Abbie), and related materials. A photo of Abbie holding twin infant daughters Jewel and Opal has been relocated to Series 3. Opal Ritchie died age about 14 months from diphtheria.
BOX-FOLDER 103 Scrapbook, circa 1942-1946, undated
10 1/8 in. x 12 3/4 in.
Correspondence, napkins, calendars, locks of hair, event programs, newspaper clippings, comics, handwritten documents, and various keepsakes.
BOX-FOLDER 104 Scrapbook, circa 1950-1967, undated
8 3/8 in. x 11 5/8 in.
Newspaper clippings, flyers and programs for events, and printed poetry.
BOX-FOLDER 105 Scrapbook, circa 1929-1957, undated
12 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in.
Newspaper clippings, birth announcements, greeting cards for various holidays, and acknowledgement cards. One of the earliest items is a grade report for Jean, from 1929. The bulk of items dates from the 1950s.
BOX-FOLDER 106/1 School papers, 1922-1924, undated
Four papers written by Jean's sister Una, and one written by Jean's brother Raymond.
BOX-FOLDER 106/2 Abbie Ritchie's handwritten notes, 1960-1969
Handwritten notes on lined paper removed from a spiral-bound notebook. Includes family information and recollections.
BOX-FOLDER 106/3 4-H Club memory book with Jean's handwritten notes, 1935-1936
Handwritten journal entries, recollections and poetry. The last page includes a note that "this was written when I went to camp in July, 1935. Had a grand time. Is now July, 1936 - pleasant memories."
BOX-FOLDER 106/4 Jean's journal and writings, 1944-1948, undated
BOX-FOLDER 106/5 Jean's handwritten notes (1/3), 1948-1949
Jean's notes and reflections on events and people.
BOX-FOLDER 106/6 Jean's handwritten notes (2/3), 1950-1959
Some of the notes include information about family members, a map of where they live, and related information.
BOX-FOLDER 106/7 Jean's handwritten notes (3/3), 1960-1969
Diary notes on two large sheets of paper, written while on a trip to France with the Kennedys.
Sub-subseries 6: Passports
Each passport includes a photo of the individual affixed to a page (there is an extra photo of George in one of his passports).
BOX-FOLDER 106/8 Jean Ritchie's U.S. passports, circa 1952-1984
Seven passports, with issue dates of 1952, 1956, 1960, 1966, 1971, 1978, and 1984.
BOX-FOLDER 106/9 George Pickow's U.S. passports, circa 1944-1994
Seven passports, with issue dates of 1944, 1948, 1952, 1960, 1971, 1978, and 1994.
Sub-subseries 7: Engagement books and calendars
Each item includes handwritten notes regarding appointments and activities.
BOX-FOLDER 106/10 Engagement books and calendars, 1947-1949
2 in. x 3 in.
3 appointment books.
BOX-FOLDER 106/11 Engagement books and calendars (1/2), 1950-1959
From 2 in. x 3 in. to 6 in. x 10 in.
10 items, total. A 1959-1960 engagement book for George Pickow includes two business cards.
BOX-FOLDER 107/1 Engagement books and calendars (2/2), 1950-1959
From 2 in. x 3 in. to 6 in. x 10 in.
See the description for box-folder 106/11.
BOX-FOLDER 107/2 Engagement books and calendars (1/3), 1960-1969
From 2 in. x 3 in. to 8 3/4 in. x 11 in.
15 items total (from the 1960s). Some years are represented by multiple items. A 1963 wall calendar has 4 sheets of handwritten notes for accounting.
BOX-FOLDER 107/3 Engagement books and calendars (2/3), 1960-1969
From 2 in. x 3 in. to 8 3/4 in. x 11 in.
See the description for box-folder 107/2.
BOX-FOLDER 107/4 Engagement books and calendars (3/3), 1960-1969
From 2 in. x 3 in. to 8 3/4 in. x 11 in.
See the description for box-folder 107/2.
BOX-FOLDER 107/5 Engagement books and calendars (1/2), 1970-1978
From 2 3/4 in. x 4 1/4 in. to 9 1/4 in. x 10 3/4 in.
12 items total (from the 1970s). Some items represent an overlap of years. No item for 1979.
BOX-FOLDER 107/6 Engagement books and calendars (2/2), 1970-1978
From 2 3/4 in. x 4 1/4 in. to 9 1/4 in. x 10 3/4 in.
See the description for box-folder 107/5.
BOX-FOLDER 108/1 Engagement books and calendars, 1984-1989
From 3 in. x 4 1/2 in. to 7 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in.
5 items. Years represented: 1984, 1985, 1987-1989. Two items for 1988. See box 109 for another 2005 calendar.
BOX-FOLDER 108/2 Engagement books and calendars (1/2), 1990-1992, 1994
From 4 in. x 6 in. to 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.
13 items. No item for 1993. Multiple items for some years. The 1996-1997 calendar is a custom printing, with a black plastic comb binding and reproductions (black and white and color) of Ritchie family photos. See box 109 109 the 1998 wall calendar.
BOX-FOLDER 108/3 Engagement books and calendars (2/2), 1990-1992, 1994
From 4 in. x 6 in. to 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.
See the description for box-folder 108/2.
BOX-FOLDER 108/4 Engagement books and calendars (1/3), 2000-2003, 2005
From 3 3/4 in. x 5 1/2 in. to 8 3/4 in. x 11 in.
22 items, total. Multiple items for some years. A few loose pages from a 2007 calendar. One item is a customized 2001 pocket calendar, stamped "Compliments of Folklife Productions" (Jean and George's company). See box 109 for calendars from 2006 and 2007.
BOX-FOLDER 108/5 Engagement books and calendars (2/3), 2000-2003, 2005
From 3 3/4 in. x 5 1/2 in. to 8 3/4 in. x 11 in.
See the description for box-folder 108/4.
BOX-FOLDER 108/6 Engagement books and calendars (3/3), 2000-2003, 2005
From 3 3/4 in. x 5 1/2 in. to 8 3/4 in. x 11 in.
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