Norman Ball papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 08-8.03

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These are the personal papers of Norman Ball, Berea College and Academy graduate. Materials include biographical information, school records, photographs of Ball's time at Berea, and additional photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1933 - 1939

Creator

Ball, Norman. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Biographical / Historical

Born in McCreary County, KY, Norman Ball graduated from the Berea College Academy in 1933 and from Berea College in 1939. He enlisted in September 1942 and eventually served in North Africa, Italy, and France. At the time of his enlistment, he was the fifth member of his family to join the service. Ball received an honorable discharge in October 1945. Ball returned to McCreary County and taught in the county school system before retiring in 1973. He was an active supporter on Berea College and inspired several of his family members to attend the college as well. Ball died in 1992.