Guide to the Vivian Rostron Collection (1928-1999) – Scope

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The Rostron Family Collection consists of a variety of materials relating to family life, interests, pursuits, and livelihoods from the end of the 19th Century to 1999. The collection also contains materials from the Aichberg (Eichberg) family as they were Rose Rostron’s (Vivian’s mother) foster parents. The bulk of the materials was generated from 1960s and 1970s, and includes correspondence, personal journals, family records, ephemera, and news clippings. Materials primarily reflect Vivian Rostron’s education, organization affiliation, finances and church.