Betsy Barber Bancroft Collection
This collection contains information on the life and works of Mrs. Betsy Barber Bancroft.Addition 1
Correspondence
Folder 1 1974-78Folder 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 2This 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.
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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.
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 1974-78Folder 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