MSS0061. Marie Handy Ruffin papers finding aid

Authors

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

The Marie Handy Ruffin papers document a significant Memphis event, the Overton Park Expressway controversy from 1957-1969, including materials related to the Citizens to Preserve Overton Park organization. This material resides alongside more items recording Handy’s extensive involvement in Memphis civic life and her leadership in the Memphis Belles Baton Corps. The collection provides a rich view of Memphis from the 1950s to the 1970s, highlighting community activism, local events, and issues in education and the arts.

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Source Collection

Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries, University of Memphis

Keywords

American Legion--Memphis; Baton Twirling--Memphis; Citizens to Preserve Overton Park; Civic planning; Community activism; Interstate 40; Interstate Highway System--Memphis; Memphis Belles Baton Corps; Overton Park Expressway Controversy; Parks and recreation; Ruffin, Marie Handy, 1916-2009

Recommended Citation

"MSS0061. Marie Handy Ruffin papers finding aid" (2021). Special Collections Finding Aids. 263.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-findingaids/263

Date

2026 June