Correspondence and other papers of members of the Schnorrenberg family, including Laura Schaeffer Schnorrenberg (1900-1975), resident of Asheville, N.C., Episcopal layperson and actress in Germany and the United States, 1921-1928; her son, John Martin Schnorrenberg (1931- ), professor of art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1959-1976; and his wife, Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg (1931- ), lecturer in the Department of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Much of the correspondence consists of letters exchanged among the three Schnorrenbergs as well as letters from Laura Schnorrenberg's brother, Theodore Wilhelm Schaeffer (1907- ). It deals largely with family and community matters, including John's experiences, 1946-1949, as a student at Christ's School, Arden, N.C., and, 1949-1953, at the University of North Carolina; Laura's work in Asheville with the National Conference of Christians and Jews; and Barbara's studies and travels in Europe, 1955-1956. Also included is a diary, 1821, in German, of Christian Friedrich von Schrickell, concerning a trip from Gonlitz, Germany, to Switzerland; a handwritten transcription of an account book with slave lists, 1861, of Emily Ryan of Bertie County, N.C.; notebooks of miscellaneous writings and poetry; a photograph album and scrapbook of clippings relative to Laura's theatrical career, chiefly in German; and Barbara's diary, 1955-1956.

These additions consist of correspondence of members of the Schnorrenberg family primarily John Martin Schnorrenberg (1931- ), and his wife, Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg (1931- ), the bulk of it representing the years 1970-1985. Other material relates to the Schnorrenbergs' involvement in the Christ School and John and Barbara's professional life such as conference papers, professional recommendations, and research notes. Also included is a travel diary of Barbara's 1984 trip to Europe, and two other day books. One folder of early Schnorrenberg family material dating to the early 20th century has been isolated at the front of box 11.

Acquisition information: Additions of February 1980 (Acc. 80017), October 1980 (Acc. 80147), December 1981 (Acc. 82004), August 1982 (Acc. 82089), January 1983 (Acc. 83023), May 1984 (Acc. 84076), July 1984 (Acc. 84115).

Acquisition information: Acc. 87106

This addition is almost completely comprised of family correspondence, most notably Holiday cards and postcards, mostly dating in the 1980s, as well as some correspondence and papers related to Barbara's work as a scholar and historian from the 1970s. Also included in box 16 are three notebooks belonging to Barbara Schnorrenberg, 1984.

Acquisition information: Acc. 85124 and 86002.

Contains correspondence pertaining to Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg's scholarly work as a historian, correspondence of John Martin and Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg in the 1980s, and a travel diary of Katherine Schnorrenberg's trip to Europe in 1984.

Acquisition information: Acc. 89080.

Much of the addition are papersrelated to Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg's (1931 - ) work as a historian and lecturer, including research files, papers, and correspondence with other scholars (1960s-1980s). A small amount of material relates to John's scholarship as an art historian and the family's involvement in the Christ School. Also included are Christmas and holiday cards to the Schnorrenberg family (1980s).

Acquisition information: Acc. 91070.

This addition contains correspondence related to Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg's work as a historian and lecturer (1980s-1990s), holiday and Christmas cards to the Schnorrenberg family (1980s-1990s), as well as some material related to Katherine Schnorrenberg's studies at Guildford College (1990s).

Acquisition information: Acc. 93135.

This addition includes holiday and Christmas cards and postcards to the Schnorrenberg family, and material related to Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg's work as a historian and lecturer such as correspondence, research, and seminar papers.

Acquisition information: Acc. 095067

This addition contains correspondence related to Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg's work as a historian and lecturer (1980s-1990s), and holiday and Christmas cards to the Schnorrenberg family (1980s-1990s). Some additional materials include artwork by Katherine Schnorrenberg as a grade school student, and some correspondence and newspaper clippings related to John and Barbara's professional careers. There is receipt (1896) for a diamond opal ring inside of a photograph of an unidentified individual.

Acquisition information: Acc. 098475

This addition is largely comprised of correspondence to members of the Schnorrenberg family, principally John Martin Schnorrenberg, his wife Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg, David Schnorrenberg and his wife, Ann Goldschmidt Schnorrenberg. Also included are professional papers and research files relating to Barbara's work as a historian and lecturer (1990s).

Acquisition information: Acc. 099462.

This addition is largely comprised of correspondence to the Schnorrenberg family, (John, Barbara, and Katherine Schnorrenberg); and the professional papers and correspondence of Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg (1980s-2000s). Box 27 of the addition is comprised of John's art history research files and two notebooks with black and white prints on "Winchester Excavations". Also included and of note are German play bills, recital programs, newspaper clippings (1920s-1940s), correspondence and other papers of Katherine Schnorrenberg including a scrapbook of material recognizing her accomplishments, milestones, and work in the church; and a scrapbook compiled by Laura Schaffer Schnorrenberg on theater (1940s-1970s).

Acquisition information: Acc. 99892

Correspondence and other papers of members of the Schnorrenberg family including John Martin Schnorrenberg, his wife Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg and their daughter Katherine Schnorrenberg. Correspondence includes printed emails, Christmas, holiday, and birthday cards, and postcards. Other papers are related to the family's involvement in various churches, most prominently in St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bethesda, Md. Of note are letters written from children to the church about the importance of attending church.

Acquisition information: Acc. 100497

Correspondence and other papers of members of the Schnorrenberg family, including John Martin Schnorrenberg, his wife Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg, and their daughter Katherine Schnorrenberg. Correspondence includes printed emails, Christmas, holiday, and birthday cards. Other papers are related to Katherine Schnorrenberg's role as registrar for St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Ellicott City, Md., which include correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes. Annual reports and budget reports are included for years 2002-2004.

Acquisition information: Acc. 101312.

Correspondence and other papers of members of the Schnorrenberg family, including John Martin Schnorrenberg (1931- ), his wife, Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg (1931- ), and their daughter Katherine. Much of the correspondence consists of holiday cards, postcards, and printed emails exchanged between the three members of the family from 2005-2010. Also included is a journal of meeting minutes and a few documents pertaining to the family's involvement in the Episcopal church and a few color photographs.

Acquisition information: Acc. 102240.

Papers relating to Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg's (1931 - ) work as a historian and lecturer, including book manuscripts, publications, conference papers, and correspondence with other scholars (1980-2013). Also included are Christmas and holiday cards and printed emails to the Schnorrenberg family (2010-2013). Other papers include meeting minutes and correspondence relating to the family's involvement in the Episcopal church, and pocket calendars.

Acquisition information: Acc. 102314.

This addition to the Schnorrenberg family papers largely concerns John Martin Schnorrenberg and Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg. Most material relates to Schnorrenberg's professional life, but also contains some personal correspondence. Personal papers are largely condolence cards sent to Schnorrenberg after Barabara Schnorrenberg's death. Professional papers includes correspondence, subject files on areas of study (including but not limited to churches in south, and The Christ School buildings in Arden, N.C.), notes for lectures and walking tours, programs and pamphlets from presentations at conferences, drafts of published works, and some of John's earlier papers and notes as a student. Box 42 contains five bound notebooks of notes, drawings, and sketches on art and architecture. These documents cover the time he worked on his dissertation, and the time that he spent as a professor of art and architecture at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One folder of material (1920s-1940s) is concerned with Laura Schaeffer Schnorrenberg (1900-1975), resident of Asheville, N.C. Documents are primarily correspondence, but also included are birth records for Laura's husband, Rudolph Herbert Schnorrenberg and Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg.

Acquisition information: Acc. 102529.

Correspondence between John Martin Schnorrenberg and family, friends, and colleagues, particularly through the Christ School of Arden, N.C., and the University of Alabama.

Acquisition information: Acc. 102643

Letters from first cousin Lee Peery describing his participation in radical causes in the 1950s and 1960s. Included is a copy of a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Peery, 23 December 1959.

Acquisition information: Acc. 103384

Chiefly holiday and birthday cards sent to John Schnorrenberg.

Acquisition information: Acc. 20220929.2

Contains personal correspondence between John M. Schnorrenberg, Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg, and her brother Bill Brandon; estate materials pertaining to Katherine Wolff Brandon; and photographs documenting members of the Schnorrenberg and Brandon families.