Ritchard Lyon Collection

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Reference code

2017-02-14

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Collection

Title

Ritchard Lyon Collection

Date(s)

  • 1935-1945 (Creation)

Extent

0.25 linear feet

Name of creator

(1916-2016)

Biographical history

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Scope and content

This collection consists of a varsity letter, newspaper clipping, and concert program from Ritchard Lyon.

System of arrangement

Arranged in one box

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Conditions governing access

Access is by appointment only. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment.

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Languages of the material

  • English

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    Immediate source of acquisition

    Donated by Diana Lyon Loftus on February 14, 2017.

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    Existence and location of originals

    Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield University

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    General note

    Biographical note: Ritchard Lyon was born on September 8, 1917 and passed away on December 8, 2016. Ritchard was a resident of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing. Rev. Lyon graduated from Linfield College then traveled East to seminary at Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He was married to Mollie Cable Lyon.

    Specialized notes

    • Processing information: Input into Access to Memory by Benson Deibele, 2026
    • Citation: Ritchard Lyon Collection. Jereld R. Nicholson Library. Linfield University, McMinnville, Oregon. Gift of Diana Lyon Loftus, February 14, 2017.

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