Ballard, Melissa, 1938-1949
Scope and Contents
Ballard was born in Berea to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ballard, who were both slaves. For many years, Miss Ballard worked for Professor and Mrs. LeVant Dodge, President and Mrs. Goodell Frost, and President and Mrs. William Hutchins before operating a beauty parlor on Short Street. Melissa Ballard was one of Berea's most beloved citizens and passed away at the age of 84 on April 25, 1949.
Materials include: correspondence, clippings, photographs, obitituary, and Peck notes.
Dates
- created: 1938-1949
Conditions Governing Access
Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 boxes_(general)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262
special_collections@berea.edu