Resource: Jewel and Josie Pack Atkinson Collection

Scope and Contents

The majority of the collection are letters, postcards, and photographs associated with Josie Pack Wilson Atkinson.

Dates

Creation: 1873-1963

Language of Materials

The collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Josie Pack (1883-1965) was the daughter of John L. Pack (1851-1929) and Mary E. Smith (1860-1839) who lived in the Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Josie first married Maurice T. Wilson (1880-1920) November 1902 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. After Maurice died Josie married Jewel T. Atkinson (1889-1973), son of John T. Atkinson (1857-1897) and Ella Laurena Garrett (1861-1945) on July 31, 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Jewel was a farmer and a veteran of World War I. Jewel and Josie made their home in the Chireno area. Josie had no children from either marriage.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 22 folders and two small artifact boxes housed with other collections in a banker's box. It is organized at the folder level.