Rhea Higbee Wakeling Collection
Scope and Content
This collection contains materials relating to Wakeling's interest in the writen word and her personal life. Included are biographical sketches, poems, research and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1848-1972
Access:
Unrestricted access.
Use:
The Rhea Higbee Wakeling Collection is the physical property of the Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University. Literary rights, including copyright, may belong to the authors or their heirs and assigns. Please contact the library for information regarding specific use of this collection.
Biographical Information
Rhea Belle Higbee was born on 8 May 1886, in Toquerville, Washington, Utah, United States, to Richard Higbee, and Lorine Lamb. She married Alma Thomas Wakeling on 12 February 1908, in St. George, Washington, Utah, United States. Rhea was active in music and drama throughout southern Utah, participating in drama productions in various church and community organizations. She was also active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She died on 29 January 1977, in Cedar City.
Extent
.33 linear feet : 1 box
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Personal Writings II. Photographs III. News clippings IV. Correspondence V. General
Accession Information
As of 10/24/2024, no information available
Processing Information
This finding aid was created by the Special Collections Staff, Gerald R. Sherratt Library. If print, oversize or other materials have been removed to be stored seperately it will be noted.
- Title
- Rhea Higbee Wakeling Collection
- Author
- Special Collections Staff
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository