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Anna E. (Bass) Burton Collection, LU-359

 

Anna Elizabeth (Bass) Burton, the daughter of John Bass and Mary Alice (Jones), was born in 1859 in Appomattox County, Virginia. In 1875 she graduated from [then] Farmville College. She married Henry Williams Burton in 1885 and sadly died just one year later, on March 14, 1886, just 9 days after the birth of her daughter, Anna Bass Burton.

Provenance

This collection of materials that relates to Anna Elizabeth (Bass) Burton was donated to the Greenwood Library Archives, June 1988, by Susanne E. Berkaw, the niece of Anna Bass (Burton) Ellett.

Scope and Content

The items in this collection date from 1874 to 1875 and include certificates and diplomas issued to Anna E. Bass while at Farmville College, as well as her valedictory essay and valedictory address. Additionally, the collection includes an undated medallion tintype photograph of Anna E. Bass.

Size

This collection consists of 2.9 linear feet contained in (3) archival flat boxes.

Notes

Overall the condition of these items is good, with the exception of insect damage to the diploma, the valedictory essay, and the valedictory address. However, this damage does not detrimentally affect the legibility of the items in questions.

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

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  • Anna E. Bass, diploma, 1875 by Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    Anna E. Bass, diploma, 1875

    Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    This diploma was issued to Anna E. Bass by Farmville Female College, on June 16, 1875.

  • Distinction Card in Astronomy, 1875 by Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    Distinction Card in Astronomy, 1875

    Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    This recognition was given to Anna E. (Bass) Burton on June 16, 1875 while she was a student at Farmville Female College.

  • Certificate of Proficiency in French, 1874 by Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    Certificate of Proficiency in French, 1874

    Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    This Certificate of Proficiency in French was issued to Anna E. (Bass) Burton on July 1, 1874 while she was a student at Farmville Female College.

  • Distinction Card in Mental Philosophy, 1874 by Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    Distinction Card in Mental Philosophy, 1874

    Anna E. (Bass) Burton

    This recognition was given to Anna E. Bass on February 16, 1874, while she was a student at Farmville Female College.

 
 
 

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