Mary Remer Parramour (Dec. 30, 1929 – Dec. 24, 1996) was born in Valdosta Georgia. Was the second child of Dinah Roberts and Redden Lamb Parramore. Graduated from Valdosta State College among the first class in 1951. Worked as an office manager for Dr. Joe Brannen for over 20 years. Civil and social associations she belonged to included the Valdosta Junior Service League, the Cotillion Club, Valdosta Mystery Club, the Reader’s Forum, the Lowndes Country Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Worshipped with the Central Avenue Church of Christ. Buried in Sunset Cemetery, on Monday December 30, 1996. Materials include a lab manual and a scrapbook project related to a textile design class at Valdosta State College. Also contains a collection of memorabilia from VSC and several pieces of clothing, mostly school uniforms used for different activities. The manual contains handwritten notes and fabric samples, and the scrapbook contains handwritten notes, photocopies, cut-outs and pictures of home design styles. Memorabilia include miscellaneous items such as photographs, newspaper cut-outs, postcards, letters, and alumni information. Major newspaper article covers the visit of Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt to VSC to dedicate the library. Clothing items are samples of uniforms used between 1940s-1950s at VSC.

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