Background
Knapp, Virginia Estella was born on May 11, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Bradford and Stella (White) Knapp.
Knapp, Virginia Estella was born on May 11, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Bradford and Stella (White) Knapp.
Bachelor, Texas Technology University, 1940. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1988. Postgraduate, Sul Ross College, 1950.
Postgraduate, Stephen F. Austin University, 1964—1968.
Teacher journalism, high schools, Silverton, Texas, 1940-1941, Electra, Texas, 1941-1942, Joinerville, Texas, 1942-1960, Carthage, Texas, 1961-1969. Teacher history and journalism Longview (Texas) High School, 1969-1980. Instructor Trinity University, San Antonio, summer 1972.
Fellowship teacher Wall Saint Journal, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, summers 1964-1967.
Chairman, Rusk County(Texas) History Commission, 1980. President Rusk County History Foundation.
Member Henderson Main Saint Board.
Member of Gaston Museum (board member, finance chairman), Texas Press Women, Women Communications (president Longview chapter 1972-1974, Service award 1975), Rusk County History Commission, Rusk County Heritage Association, Texas Association Journal Directors, Classroom Teachers Association, Texas State Teachers Association.