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Burke, Ellen Coolidge

 Person

Dates

  • Usage: 1901-05-10 - 1975-12-29

Biography

Ellen Coolidge Burke was hired as part-time library staff in 1939 during the sit-in crisis, and served as director from 1948-1968. The Burke library branch is named in her honor.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Mary Powell Scott Papers (MS411)

 Collection — Assorted Box: AB04
Identifier: MS411
Scope and Contents The collection consists of records relating to the operation of the library society during the period of Scott's presidency. These include copies of by-laws and the contract for the site of library itself, as well as a resolution taken toward the end of her tenure. There is also a notebook containing lists and financial information from the period of her leadership. For minutes, see the official society records and those of the library. Another document of note is a letter of...
Dates: 1937 - 1939