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Frances Lorrayne Layman papers

 Collection
Identifier: 066
Materials in this collection have been organized chronologically and alphabetically in folders for each academic year between 1931-1935.

Items within the collection include a student handbook, Frances' identification card for college, and tuition receipts. There is also memorabilia, such as a yearbook, programs from sporting and performing arts events, and menus from local restaurants.

Dates

  • 1931 - 1935

Language of Materials

eng

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1 Boxes (1 document box)

0.42 Linear Feet

Overview

The Frances Lorrayne Layman papers contain items related to alumna Frances Lorrayne Layman's student life at West Chester State Teachers College between 1931 and 1935. These items include a student handbook, sports schedules, and programs from campus events and activities Frances attended. Materials in this collection span in date from 1931 to 1935.

Biographical / Historical

Francis Lorayne Layman was born on February 28, 1913 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. A lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area, she graduated Waynesboro High School in 1931 and attended school nearby at West Chester State Teachers College. While at college between 1931 to 1935, Frances was a part of the Moore Literary Society, the Book Club, and the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). She also attended various music, arts, and dance performances at West Chester State Teachers College.

After graduating in 1935 with a degree in primary education, Frances became a teacher for the Waynesboro School District. She married her husband, Ivan H. Anderson, on June 14, 1941, becoming Frances Lorrayne (Layman) Anderson. Ivan H. Anderson passed away in 1954. Frances taught within the Waynesboro School District for 38 years, primarily teaching at Hooverville Elementary School. On October 11, 2003, Frances passed away at the age of 90 after an illness.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged chronologically.
Title
Frances Lorrayne Layman papers
Status
completed
Author
Jenna (Bossert) Falkenberg; Ally Magerr
Date
2023-03-24; 2024-11-13 (added collections organization)
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
eng

Repository Details

Part of the West Chester University Archives Repository

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