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Harry R. Dubbs Scrapbook, 1915-1919

 Item
Identifier: M.C.-Scrapbooks-Dubbs

Scope and Contents

This scrapbook includes photos of students during sporting events and around campus as well as outings with friends. There are numerous programs from theater performances in Allentown. Dubbs also saved newspaper clippings detailing Muhlenberg sports – particularly track and field, ticket stubs, notes, and dance cards. Included are pages of student autographs, permission slips to escort a date, athletic ribbons, and a photo showing the college mascot as a dog.

Laid in is THE MORNING CALL issue 6/12/1954 with a reunion photo of six Class of 1919 alumni. Also laid in are many items including calendars, a telegram, travel postcards, programs, personal correspondence, and small, unrecognizable negatives.

Dates

  • 1915 - 1919

Conditions Governing Access

This item is open for research; access by appointment.

Biographical / Historical

Harry Russell Dubbs (1897-1976), Class of 1919, participated in class athletics, Cue and Quill, and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. After three college years, he served as a private and lieutenant in the 50th infantry Army Reserves at Plattsburg Barracks. Upon returning to college he completed his education, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in 1921.

He founded The Dubbs Company in Allentown, PA which sold gifts, advertising, and display items. The company joined with Target Marketing LLC in 2006, part of a large Promotional Marketing firm.

Extent

94 with content pages : This scrapbook has a grey cloth cover, with beginning pages well organized and items glued, while many other items are laid in, in no order. ; Scrapbook measures 18" W x 11-1/2" L x 4-1/2" D

Title
Harry R. Dubbs Scrapbook, 1915-1919
Status
Completed
Author
Compiled by Gail Wotring
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Repository Details

Part of the College Archives (Muhlenberg College Collection) Repository

Contact:
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States