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Edith Claude Jarvis, 1978 June 16

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Identifier: OH 8255

Abstract

Edith Claude Jarvis was the great-great granddaughter of Francis Scott Key and founder of the Francis Scott Key Bookshop in Georgetown. In this interview, she discusses: Formation of the Society of the Descendants of Francis Scott Key by Arthur Brice in 1963 and its present inactive state; the file of descendants star​ted in 1966 when nuclear submarine Francis Scott Key was christened; the christening ceremony; some early history of Chevy Chase Village and of her father, Herbert Claude; her own career as owner of the Jarvis School and as founder of the Francis Scott Key Bookshop in Georgetown, D.C.

Dates

  • 1978 June 16

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

71 Minutes (Audio recording)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750