The Lesbia Word Roberts Collection

Accessibility Notice: Due to the age and complexity of the original material, these linked scrapbook PDFs are made up of scanned images. If you need assistance accessing the content in one of the documents, please contact the Archives at 817-884-3272 or archives@tarrantcountytx.gov.

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My Memories of School Days scrapbook cover

My Memories of School Days
undated, 1928-1929, 1935-1936.
Contains pictures, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia of Lesbia Word Roberts during her time at TCU. 10 by 7 inches. 151 pages. 

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My School-Day Memory Book scrapbook cover

My School-Day Memory Book
1927.
Gift to her mother from Lesbia Word Roberts, with pen ink sketches, hand drawn and hand colored by Lesbia Word Roberts. Also includes photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, programs, and other memorabilia. 8 by 11 inches. 156 pages. 

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Polytechnic High School Memory Book scrapbook cover

Polytechnic High School Memory Book
[1925].
Lesbia Word Roberts’s memory book from Polytechnic High School. Includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and other pieces of memorabilia. 8.5 by 10.5 inches. 296 pages. 

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William E. Roberts scrapbook cover

William E. Roberts
1972-1988.
Contains newspaper clippings, letters, and cards related to William E. Roberts, Lesbia Word Roberts’s husband. 12.5 by 14.5 inches. 141 pages. 

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Women of Rotary scrapbook cover

Women of Rotary
2000-2001.
Contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and programs of the Women of Rotary. 13.5 by 13 inches. 103 pages. 

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