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Correspondence - 1897, November 7 - Kansas Webb
Kansas Andrews Webb
Letter from Madge's mother recounting what is going on at home. The letter mentions her sister Fay and brother Ralph.
Handwritten
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Correspondence - 1898, September 18 - Kansas Webb
Kansas Andrews Webb
This is a letter from Madge's mother, Kansas Webb, recounting what is happening at home and what fabrics she is choosing for a project. A short letter from Madge's sister, Fay Webb, is also enclosed.
Handwritten
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Personal Writings - 1898, December 7 - Essay on Man
Madge Webb Riley
This essay about Alexander Pope's poem "Essay on Man" is composed by Madge Webb Riley (Madge L. Webb at the time of writing). She composed this while attending Peace Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina. Madge Riley evaluates each of the epistles of the poem.
Handwritten
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Personal Writings - 1899, February 7 - Emerson's Essays
Madge Webb Riley
These essays, written by Madge Webb Riley, discuss three of Ralph Waldo Emerson's texts: The American Scholar, Compensation, and Self Reliance.
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Correspondences - 1904, January 20 - George Milton Webb
George Milton Webb
This is a handwritten letter from Madge's grandfather George Milton Webb, writing to keep in touch. Letter is written on paper with a heading "Mutual Life Insurance Association of Georgia" and the heading gives details about the company.
Handwritten
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Personal Writings - 1905, September 22 - Sketch of Cleveland County
Madge Webb Riley
This essay composed by Madge Webb Riley gives a very short overview of Cleveland county's history and current state including environmental, business, demographic, and religious aspects.
Handwritten
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Madge Webb Riley - Bride Book
Madge Webb Riley
This wedding album is composed by Madge Webb Riley. She was married to Silas Ray Riley on December 12th, 1916. The album includes many newspaper clippings about her invitation, announced engagement, pre-wedding events, and the wedding itself. Mrs. Riley also hand writes details of her wedding gown, going away gown, Christmas, and first year of marriage. Also included in the album is a wedding invitation and a photo of Fay Webb Gardner and Mrs. Riley.
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Correspondence - 1916, November 8 - Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co.
Wedding invitation proofs from Tiffany & Co. for the marriage of Madge Webb to Silas Riley.
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Clubs and Organizations - Women's Club Meeting
Woman's Club of Shelby, NC
Outline for the U.D.C. meeting. Madge Webb Riley gives the welcome address.
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Clubs and Organizations - 1929 - Woman's Club Book
Woman's Club of Shelby, NC
This Woman's Club booklet, owned by Madge Webb Riley, list the members of the various divisions, what certain members have done and their positions, and the club hymn. This is the booklet for the years 1928-1929 in Shelby, NC.
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Clubs and Organizations - 1933, October 19 - DAR 14th Annual Meeting
North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution
This program outlines the 14th annual meeting of the Third District North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution with the Benjamin Cleveland Chapter. The meeting was held in the First Baptist Church of Shelby on October 19th, 1933. Madge Webb Riley is mentioned in the program.
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Correspondence - 1937, May 4 - Polly Webb Southerell
Polly Webb Southerell
A letter from Polly Southerell inquiring about a family ancestor, Clinton Webb, and others.
Handwritten
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Personal Writings - 1940, June 24 - Beginning of Shelby Edited Draft
Madge Webb Riley
In this article, written by Madge Webb Riley, discusses the origin of Shelby. This is includes the choosing of a site and James Love's contribution of land and planning. This is the edited draft of the article and it includes handwritten notes on the text. On the first page is written, "June 24th - 1940 for centennial edition of The Shelby Daily Star Shelby, NC"
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Clubs and Organizations - 1941 - United Service Organizations Card
United Service Organizations
United Service Organizations Card of Madge Webb Riley
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Correspondence - 1951, May 17 - Annette H. Shinn
Annette H. Shinn
A thank you note concerning a book collection given to the library by Madge Riley.
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Funeral and Memorial - Funeral Book of Madge Webb Riley
Fay Webb Gardner
This funeral book records various things concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley. It includes lists of family who attended, friends who called, those who sent flowers, books, food, telegrams and letters. Mrs. Gardner includes a newspaper clipping about Madge's death and book donations in her memory.
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Funeral and Memorial - Funeral Service of Madge Webb Riley
Unknown
This handout outlines the funeral service of Madge Webb Riley.
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Clubs and Organizations - 1953, March - Peace Bulletin
Peace College
This bulletin is published by Peace College in Raleigh, NC. Includes sections concerning funds given towards the college and alumni news. It also describes activities of those at Peace College and other news. Finally, it list a record of alumni who have had children, married, or passed away. Madge Webb Riley is listed with the deceased.
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Correspondences - 1953, March 3 - Bessie Milholland
Bessie Milholland
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley.
Handwritten (in pencil Fay Webb Gardner notes the location)
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Correspondence - 1953, March 5 - P. L. Elliott
Phillip Loven Elliott
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley from the office of the president of Gardner-Webb College, signed by President Phillip Lovin Elliott.
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Correspondences - 1953, March 6 - M. Unknown
M. Unknown
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley.
Handwritten
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Correspondence - 1953, March 7 - Lillian Unknown
Lillian Unknown
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley.
Handwritten
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Correspondence - 1953, March 13 - M. Anthony
M. Anthony
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley written on paper with the heading "Graham H. Antony / Drawer 2190 / Hartford 2 Conn."
Handwritten
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Correspondence - 1953, March 17 - Erma Drum
Erma Drum
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley.
Handwritten (Fay Webb Gardner Pencils in the date)
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Correspondence- 1953, March 18 - Marie Torrence Lattimore
Marie Torrence Lattimore
Condolences concerning the passing of Madge Webb Riley.
Handwritten
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