urn:taro:aushc.00137 Laurence E. Ledbetter Scrapbook An Inventory of the Collection Finding aid prepared by Molly Hults. Austin History Center, Austin Public Library August 26, 2010
810 GuadalupePO BOX 2287Austin, TX 78768
 Finding aid encoded by Molly Hults on August 26, 2010 Overview of the Collection Austin History Center, Austin Public Library,
810 Guadalupe, PO BOX 2287, Austin, TX 78768
 Ledbetter family Laurence E. Ledbetter Scrapbook circa 1890-1960 .2 linear feet (1 box) The scrapbook is a timeline of the life of Laurence E. Ledbetter, Austin, Texas resident, from birth in 1882 to the celebration of his 50th wedding anniversary in 1960. Ledbetter worked at the Texas State Capitol building for 36 years, retiring from his position as Superintendent of Building and Grounds in 1956. AR.2010.020 Archives Stacks The records are in English. Biographical Note

Laurence Edwin Ledbetter was born April 6, 1882 to Edwin J and Mary Josephine Ledbetter in Austin, Texas. Ledbetter spent most of his life in Austin with a brief relocation to the Midwest between 1903 and 1906. Once settled back in Austin he married Bess Cunningham on June 29, 1910. Upon returning from military service in France during World War I Ledbetter tried several jobs and eventually went to work as an electrician and general maintenance man at the Texas Capitol in 1920. He retired as the Superintendent of Building and Grounds at the Texas Capitol in 1956. Bess Ledbetter died in March of 1966 and Laurence followed in March of 1968.

 Scope and Contents

The scrapbook includes photographs with corresponding text that provides a timeline for Laurence Ledbetter's life from birth to the celebration of his 50th wedding anniversary in 1960. Also included are newspaper clippings, awards and recognitions that celebrate Ledbetter's achievements.

 Arrangement

Arranged in chronological order.

 Index Terms

This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.

Persons: Ledbetter, Laurence Edwin. Organizations: Texas. State Board of Control. Places: Austin (Tex.) Subjects: Family-Texas-Austin Restrictions on Access

Open to all users.

 Restrictions on Use

None.

 Custodial History

Donor inherited the scrapbook from Ledbetter's granddaughter.

 Preferred Citation

Laurence E. Ledbetter Scrapbook (AR.2010.020). Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Texas.

 Acquisition Information

Donor #: DO/2000/080

Donation Date: 2008

 Processing Information

Finding aid created and encoded by Molly Hults/2010.

Because of preservation concerns the scrapbook was dismantled and the photographs were sleeved individually. Photocopies of each of the scrapbook pages were created to preserve the original intent of the creator.

 Detailed Description of the Collection Laurence Ledbetter Scrapbook, circa 1890-1960 1 1 Photocopies of scrapbook pages, circa 1890-1950 1 2 Photographs removed from scrapbook, circa 1890-1960