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Family and Friends, 1917-2007

 Series
Identifier: III.V.

Scope and Contents

Series V. consists material relating to relatives and friends of Littleton and Jane Mitchell. It contains items belonging to Littleton Vann and Helen Mitchell, the parents of Littleton. Included is a photocopy of a diary kept by Littleton Vann Mitchell during his service in World War I as well as biographical information, a daily minder, obituary and other information relating to Helen Mitchell. Littleton and Jane Mitchell's son Philip Vann Mitchell is also represented in the series by school play programs, material related to hobbies, and cards (birthday and postcard) sent to him. Several members of Littleton Mitchell's family including his grandmother Sarah, mother Helen, and sister Phyllis played musical instruments. Helen played professionally as a church organist. The series contains music sheets and instrument lessons belonging to various family members. Also included are cards from family and friends and material relating to the Mitchells' 25th wedding anniversary in 1968.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-2007

Repository Details

Part of the University of Delaware Library Special Collections Repository

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