Florence Rutherford was a student of the North Carolina College for Women, graduating in 1928 with a Bachelor's degree in English. Rutherford was a member of the Cornelian Society, Education Club, and French Club.

The Florence Rutherford Scrapbook consists of materials dating from 1925 to 1927. Among its contents are photographs, event programs, tickets, invitations, permission cards, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and party memorabilia.