Guide to the Katharine DePew Burlingame papers, 1918-1974
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2014
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Katharine DePew Burlingame papers |
| Date range: |
1918-1974 |
| Creator: |
Burlingame, Katharine DePew, 1900-1982 |
| Extent: |
0.5 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
The collection contains notebooks on favorite books, prose, poetry, library reference questions, and historical topics along with 2 scrapbooks related to churches in Paris. There are some personal letters and greeting cards relating to her retirement. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
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| Collection number: |
MS.2014.010 |
Scope & content
This collection consists of notebooks compiled by Katharine containing lists of favorite books and periodicals, poetry and prose, a history bibliography, biographical index, bibliography, etc. much of which may have been used as a reference sources for her work at the Providence Athenaeum. There are personal letters, cards and letters received at her retirement, ephemera relating to her parents, documents relating to the funeral of her mother, and a Christmas card showing the Burlingame family in their living room. Two photographs show an unidentified elderly woman, who is likely a member of the family, sitting alone and accompanied by Katharine and her mother. The two scrapbooks contain clipped images of churches in Paris from various sources.
Access Points
Subject Names
Subject Topics
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The files are arranged alphabetically.
Biographical/Historical note
Katharine DePew Burlingame was born July 25, 1900 and was the only child of Florida Ten Broeck Schneider and Edwin Aylsworth Burlingame. She was a member of Central Congregational Church, Providence Art Club, Urban League of Rhode Island, National Society of Colonial Dames, English Speaking Union and the Rhode Island Historical Society. She was an assistant librarian at the Providence Athenaeum for 50 years until her retirement in 1968. She died August 23, 1982 and is buried in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Katharine DePew Burlingame papers, Ms.2014.010, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
Gift of Katharine DePew Burlingame. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Betsy Fishman. |
| Encoding: |
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
2014-04-16 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Correspondence
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1918-1938 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Edwin Aylsworth Burlingame
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1920-1943 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Florida Ten Broeck Burlingame funeral
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1957 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Obituary
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1982 August 23 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Portrait of Florida Burlingame, Katharine Burlingame and unidentified woman
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circa 1950 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Portrait of unidentified woman in chair
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circa 1950 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Retirement
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1968 |
| Box 1, Volume 1 |
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Scrapbook: Interiors Paris churches
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circa 1933 |
| Box 1, Volume 2 |
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Scrapbook: Paris churches
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circa 1932 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Notebook: Bibliography, printing, bookbinding, etc.
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1940-1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Notebook: Biographical index
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1940-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Notebook: Books
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1948 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Notebook: Have read - books, periodicals, bibliography
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1940-1952 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Notebook: History bibliography
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circa 1940 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Notebook: Poetry
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1926-1933 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Notebook: Prose
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circa 1930 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Notebook: Reference manual
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circa 1923 |