Ruth McGinley Papers

Collection

Identifier: AC-831

Staff Only

Content Description

Scope and Contents

This is a small collection of materials documenting the activities of Ruth McGinley with Beaumont public libraries. The papers include reports, meetings, newsletters, correspondence, legislation, ordinances, and newspaper clippings related to the public library in Beaumont.

Dates

Creation: 1923 - 1967

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

The Tyrrell Historical Library does not hold copyright for most of its collections. The researcher must secure permission to publish. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to the Tyrrell Historical Library. The researcher assumes full responsibility for complying with copyright, literary property rights, and libel laws.

Extent

.5 Cubic Feet ((1) .5 cubic foot box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Ruth Garnett McGinley (1919-2014) was born in Johnson County, Kansas in 1919 and lived in Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri until she moved to Beaumont with her husband Robert J. McGinley in 1957. Ruth was active in many Beaumont community organizations including the Trinity United Methodist Church and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also involved with the Junior League of Beaumont, American Association of University Women, Tyrrell Public Library Commission, and the Beaumont Library Committee. This is a small collection of materials documenting the activities of Ruth McGinley with Beaumont public libraries. The papers include reports, meetings, newsletters, correspondence, legislation, ordinances, and newspaper clippings related to the public library in Beaumont.