SERIES DESCRIPTIONS

Series 1: Courier Columns, 1982-1989 (9 folders)
In the 1980's The Rutherford Courier featured a weekly op/ed column written by Ms. King entitled "Things Past and Present." These articles often dealt with anecdotes and local humor. The files are in Ms. King's original, chronological order and the series contains an index created by her.

Series 2: Unpublished, 1931-? (26 folders)
This series contains the unpublished writings of Ms. King during her life. Most of the works are in completed form and deal with a wide range of subjects. In some cases, correspondence with prospective publishers is included. The folders are in alphabetical order according to the title of the work. When the work has no title, the first line of the story is used in place of the title.

Series 3: Writings, 1927-1980's (22 folders)
This series is made up of Ms. King's published writings, excluding her articles in the Rutherford Courier and The Na-Bri-Co News. A sub-series of writings appear in their published form, and these publications include religious material, newsletters from both Smyrna High School and the Tennessee College, and issues of The Tennessean Magazine. The folders are in order according to the title.

Series 4: Na-Bri-Co News, 1942-1969 (31 folders)
From 1946 to 1969 Ms. King worked for the Nashville Bridge Company. Her job included writing for, and being the editor of the Na-Bri-Co News. Over the years she saved every issue, and in some cases two of every issue, including a few issues published before her employment. This series includes an index and a group of photographs used in the magazines. These folders are arranged in chronological order.

Series 5:  Smyrna Bulletin, 1943-1945 (1 folder)
This series is comprised of letters Adeline King wrote to men from here hometown serving in World War II.