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Ruth Bayard papers

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS P792

Overview

The Ruth Bayard papers are those of a native Kansan, with ties longtime ties to the Manhattan, Kansas community.

Dates

  • Creation: 1978 - 1984

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of Ruth Bayard

Ruth L. Bayard was born April 14, 1917 to Harry and Etta [Pitts] Wilson of Manhattan, Kansas. Bayard attended Douglas School. Her first husband, Curtis Harris, was a member of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team; the couple had one son, Curtis Eugene. She later married Totlon Bayard. Ruth L. Bayard died January 15, 2007.

Extent

6 folders

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

The Ruth Bayard papers date from 1978 to 1984 and are arranged in a single series. They consist of clippings, church histories, and a copy of a photograph. All items are photocopies. Folder arrangement is alphabetical by topic. Photographs from the collection are located at RH MS-P P792; copy negatives are available for both.

Physical Location

RH MS P792

Physical Location

RH MS-P P792

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Ruth Bayard, 1988.

Title
Guide to the Ruth Bayard Collection
Subtitle
Ruth Bayard papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by mbw, 2007.
Date
2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
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Sponsor
Support for the processing of this Collection was provided by the Dana and Sue Anderson African American Collecting Program Endowment Fund.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/7542662154
Preferred citation
<p>Ruth Bayard Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS P792, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries</p>

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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