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Bridwell Library Archival Collections: Jo Carr Papers

Jo Carr Papers

Bettye Jo Crisler Carr (1926-2007) was a United Methodist preacher, a teacher, an author, a missionary, a mother of five, and a leader of the Girl Scouts of America. The Bettye Jo Carr Papers represent her work as a freelance writer. The majority of the collection contains articles, prayers, devotionals, religious education lesson plans, and books that Carr wrote. Correspondence, book reviews, news articles, children’s magazines, galleys, and publishing contracts are also included.

Extent: 2 boxes (1.5 linear feet) [Boxes 1780-1781].

Acquired, January 5, 1982.

Collection MSA 61.