Anna Beebe papers
Summary
| Creator: | Beebe, Anna |
| Date(s): | 1906-1919 |
| Call Number: | MSS 0134 |
| Language: | Materials entirely in
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| Abstract: | The Anna Beebe papers consist of a collection of letters written to Delaware native and teacher Anna Beebe (circa 1898-1990) during the period 1906-1919. |
| Physical Description: | 0.3s (216 items) |
| Source: | Gift of Samuel H. Black, 1988. |
| Processing: | Processed by Eric Wittkopf, July 1988. Encoded by Thomas Pulhamus, February 2010. Further encoding by Lauren Connolly, June 2015, and Tiffany Saulter, November 2015. Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard |
Biographical and Historical Notes
Anna Elizabeth Beebe was born [circa 1898] in Lewes, Delaware, to a prominent Lewes family. Her brothers, Dr. James Beebe, Sr. and Dr. Richard C. Beebe, founded the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes in 1916.
Anna Beebe was educated at the Women's College of Delaware, from which she received her bachelor's degree. She also obtained a master's degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
Anna Beebe began her career as an educator with teaching positions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In approximately 1933 Beebe returned to Lewes to take a position as an English teacher at Lewes High School. She remained at Lewes High as a teacher and guidance counselor for thirty-three years; she retired in 1966. Elizabeth Beebe died in December 1990.
Scope and Content Note
The Anna Beebe Papers consist of a collection of letters written to Anna Beebe during the period 1906-1919.
Beebe's primary correspondents are members of her family, school friends, and acquaintances. The letters typically discuss social events, personal affairs, school activities, and family news. Of particular interest are the copies of letters from her brother, Dr. Richard Beebe, during his service as a medical officer in Europe with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. (Note: original letters were transferred to the Historical Society of Delaware at the request of the donor).
The collection is arranged in chronological order with three folders of undated material housed at the end.
Using these materials
Shelving Summary
- Boxes 1-2: Shelved in SPEC MSS manuscript boxes
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
MSS 0134, Anna Beebe papers, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
- Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, https://library.udel.edu/static/purl.php?askspec
Container List
| 1913 April-July | 6 items. | Box 1, F1 |
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Includes photocopies of three letters from Richard Beebe. Also included is a religious pamphlet belonging to Anna Beebe. |
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| 1913 August-October | 4 items. | Box 1, F2 |
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Includes photocopies of two letters from Richard Beebe. |
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| 1914 | 6 items. | Box 1, F3 |
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Includes prayer card for deceased patient of Richard Beebe. |
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| 1915 | 4 items. | Box 1, F4 |
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Includes photocopy of letter from Richard Beebe. |
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| 1916 January 3 - March 13 | 7 items. | Box 1, F5 |
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Includes party instructions from Ladies' Home Journal. |
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| 1916 March 20-April 30 | 10 items. | Box 1, F6 |
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Includes party instructions from Ladies' Home Journal. Also included is a photograph of Anna Beebe. |
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| 1916 May-June | 9 items. | Box 1, F7 |
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Includes report card for Anna Beebe. Also included are two application forms for admittance to the Women's College of Delaware at Newark. |
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| 1916 September-December | 8 items. | Box 1, F8 |
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Includes sample of dress cloth. Also included is a dance book belonging to Anna Beebe. |
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| 1917 circa January | 5 items. | Box 1, F9 |
| 1917 January 7-January 26 | 7 items. | Box 1, F10 |
| 1917 February | 5 items. | Box 1, F11 |
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Includes a table marker from a Valentine dance. |
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| 1917 March | 6 items. | Box 1, F12 |
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Includes a note card apparently used in a speech or essay. |
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| 1917 April-May | 9 items. | Box 1, F13 |
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Includes a history test. Also included is a train schedule. |
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| 1917 June | 8 items. | Box 1, F14 |
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Includes a report card for Anna Beebe. |
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| 1917 July 1-13 | 9 items. | Box 1, F15 |
| 1917 July 14-24 | 10 items. | Box 1, F16 |
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Includes three book catalogues. |
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| 1917 August 18-28 | 5 items. | Box 1, F17 |
| 1917 August 28-September 16 | 5 items. | Box 1, F18 |
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Includes a newspaper clipping regarding the enlistment of Richard Beebe. |
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| 1917 October | 10 items. | Box 1, F19 |
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Includes four receipts issued to Anna Beebe. |
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| 1917 November-December | 4 items. | Box 1, F20 |
| 1918 March-April | 7 items. | Box 2, F21 |
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Includes a Y.W.C.A. marker. |
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| 1918 May | 3 items. | Box 2, F22 |
| 1918 circa June | Box 2, F23 | |
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Includes a receipt for the Second Red Cross War Fund issued to Anna Beebe. Also included is a newspaper clipping regarding Delaware College student enlistment. 6 items. |
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| 1918 June 21-28 | 8 items. | Box 2, F24 |
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Includes a report card for Anna Beebe. Also included is a printed invitation to a high school commencement and a calling card. |
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| 1918 July-August | 9 items. | Box 2, F25 |
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Includes a bill from Gimbel Brothers of Philadelphia issued to Anna Beebe. Also included are two receipts from the Second Red Cross War Fund issued to Anna Beebe. Also included are requirements regarding participation in the Delaware State Boys' and Girls' Patriotic Canning Club. |
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| 1914 September 4-December 10 | 6 items. | Box 2, F26 |
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Includes photocopies of two letters from Richard Beebe. |
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| 1918 December 24-25 | 5 items. | Box 2, F27 |
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Includes a calling card. |
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| 1919 March | 4 items. | Box 2, F28 |
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Includes photocopies of three letters from Richard Beebe. |
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| 1919 April 5-July 19 | 5 items. | Box 2, F29 |
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Includes a photocopy of a letter from Richard Beebe. |
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| 1919 July 22-29 | 4 items. | Box 2, F30 |
| 1919 August | 2 items. | Box 2, F31 |
| Undated | 9 items. | Box 2, F32 |
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Includes a note pad, a picture post card, an advertisement for Beacom Business College of Wilmington, Delaware, and two greeting cards. |
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| Undated | 8 items. | Box 2, F33 |
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Includes two calling cards and two greeting cards. |
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| Undated | 6 items. | Box 2, F34 |
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Includes photocopy of a letter from Richard Beebe. Also included are an invitation to Richard Beebe's wedding, a tag inscribed "Anna from Richard," a calling card, a bookmark, and two verses to a college song. |
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