Betsy Barber Bancroft Collection

 

This collection contains information on the life and works of Mrs. Betsy Barber Bancroft.

Addition 1

Correspondence

Folder 1 1974-78

Folder 2 1978-88

Drafts/Notes

Folder 3 1975-79

Folder 4 1980

Folder 5 1985

Folder 6 n.d.

Folder 7 n.d.

Clippings

Folder 8 1964-86, n.d.

Programs

Folder 9 1979

Newsletters

Folder 10 1979, n.d.

Photographs

Folder 11 n.d.

Audio Tapes

Folder 12 1978-79

Addition 2

This addition to the Betsy Barber Bancroft collection includes two manuscripts of her third book of poems, Heir’s Song. The collection contains many typed and handwritten poems by Mrs. Bancroft. Some drafts include notes and revisions.
The collection also contains a great deal of material relating to work Mrs. Bancroft has done in various organizations. She served as chairman of the Samford University Poetry Aerie. She has been very active in church work and programs such as the school Poet-In-Residence programs. Likewise, she has worked with organizations such as the Alabama State Poetry Society, Alabama Writers Conclave, National League of American Pen Women, and Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.

Folder

1. Family Photographs

2. Letters from her father which were a gift to Mrs. Wren King (Mrs. King was Betsy’s first grade teacher and a great influence to her)

3. A thesis written by Mrs. King which mentions Betsy.

4. Manuscripts which describes early life and influences

5. Notes and manuscripts on teaching experience as a Poet-in-Residence in Alabama

6. Photographs of classes and students while working as a Poet-in-Residence in Alabama

7. News clippings of her many accomplishments

8. Notes of speeches given and in other public appearances

9.. Notes and manuscripts on poems which Mrs. Bancroft composed.

10 Copies of published books.

Addition 1

Correspondence

Folder 1 1974-78

Folder 2 1978-88

Drafts/Notes

Folder 3 1975-79

Folder 4 1980

Folder 5 1985

Folder 6 n.d.

Folder 7 n.d.

Clippings

Folder 8 1964-86, n.d.

Programs

Folder 9 1979

Newsletters

Folder 10 1979, n.d.

Photographs

Folder 11 n.d.

Audio Tapes

Folder 12 1978-79