Marjorie Craig Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0087

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Marjorie Craig papers date from 1915 to 1955 and include photographs, manuscripts, a diary, a scrapbook, correspondence, and biographical information. The manuscripts are typed and written copies of Craig's poems, including one entitled Ode to the Woman's College on its Fiftieth Anniversary. The diary records the events of Craig's summers from 1917 to 1926. The scrapbook is a record of Craig's time at the Woman's College from 1915 to 1919. A small collection of correspondence pertains to the dedication of Yorktown by Burke Davis to Craig, who was his creative writing teacher.

Dates

1915 - 1955

Creator

Craig, Marjorie (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information. Please see our Sensitive Materials Statement.

Biographical or Historical Information

Marjorie Craig was born in Reidsville, North Carolina. She attended Woman's College (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro), and taught in North Carolina public schools and then at Brevard College until her retirement in 1953. From 1923 until her death in 1955, Craig suffered from severe arthritis.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes, diplomas and certificates)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Marjorie Craig was an alumna of Woman's College (now UNCG), and taught in North Carolina public schools and then at Brevard College until her retirement in 1953. The Marjorie Craig papers date from 1917 to 1955 and include photographs, manuscripts, a diary, correspondence, and biographical information.

Method of Acquisition

Gift of Jean Craig.

Offensive Language Statement

The UNC Greensboro University Libraries collects, preserves, and makes accessible unique and historical materials for learning and research. The nature of historical materials is such that some material may represent positions, norms, and values that are offensive and objectionable. These materials represent the opinions and actions of their creators. By providing access to these records in our reading room and through our digital collections, we recognize that archives and rare books can play a vital role in holding those creators accountable and in helping us learn from the past.

Our finding aids and other collection descriptions may occasionally re-use language provided by creators or former holders of the materials, but we strive to place outdated or offensive terminology in context. That said, we recognize that we may not always make the right decision and welcome feedback from all sources so we can learn and adjust our practices. Please contact us at scua@uncg.edu if you encounter problematic language in our finding aids or other collection description. We will review the language and, as appropriate, update it in a way that balances preservation of the original context with our ongoing commitment to describing materials with respectful and inclusive language.