Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Mrs. Ruby Lee Weekly Billups

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

1. Mrs. Ruby Lee Weekly Billups Marker

Inscription.
Mrs. Ruby Lee Weekly Billups, a native of Vidalia, LA, arrived on the campus of Grambling College on September 10, 1947. Her employment in the Registrar's Office began her freshman year. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. degree in elementary education in 1951. Because of her outstanding record as a student worker, she was offered the position of Assistant Registrar upon her graduation. Mrs. Billups worked in the Registrar's Office for 35 years, serving as Assistant Registrar from 1951-1964 and Registrar from 1964-1986. She was named Registrar Emeritus in 1989. During her tenure at Grambling State University, Mrs. Billups was known as a firm, but fair professional who believed and still believes that good documentation is the key to accurate record keeping. Her dedication to students is still remembered and echoed in the voices of Grambling alumni.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women.

Location. 32° 32.273′ N, 92° 42.823′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It can be reached from Legends Avenue (State Highway 149) 0.3 miles south of Interstate 20, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grambling LA 71245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Ruth Bradford (here, next to this marker); Sarah Jane Richmond (here, next to this marker); Dr. Arthur Daniel "A.D." Smith, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Loester "L.D." Land (here, next to this marker); Tommy Lee Agee (here, next to this marker); Charlene S. Greene (here, next to this marker); Rosetta Hill Days (here, next to this marker); The Honorable Pinkie Carolyn Wilkerson (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grambling.

More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

2. Mrs. Ruby Lee Weekly Billups Marker

Legends Square/Walk of Fame Archway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

3. Legends Square/Walk of Fame Archway

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.