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Marion Vaughn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS019

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clipping, button, pins, photographs, Certificates, Programs, Cookbook, Notes, Diplomas, Newsletters, Badges, Scrapbooks, Stripes, Book.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916 - 1982

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Biographical Note

Marion Vaughn graduated High School in 1916, she also received a diploma in English from Centralia Township High School, Illinois in 1918. She honorably served as a member of Advisory for Registrants in the Selective Service System of the United States from April 24, 1942 to March 31, 1947. Also becoming State American Legion Auxiliary President in 1943. In 1954, Marion ran for mayor of Spearfish and was elected. In doing so she became the first women to run for a political office and the first women to be elected to office in Spearfish, South Dakota. She and her husband were featured in many newspapers in the 1980s on anniversaries, and reunions, both were involved in the public sphere of Spearfish.

Extent

1 Boxes

0.35 Cubic Feet

Organization of the Collection

Subject

Processing Information

Colleen Kirby

Title
Guide to the Marion Vaughn Papers
Subtitle
At the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Author
Finding aid prepared by Roberta Sago.
Date
April 05, 2013
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies Repository

Contact:
Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Black Hills State University
1200 University Street, Unit 9676
Spearfish South Dakota 57799-9676 USA
605-642-6361