Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Janet D. Greenwood Library401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
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Benedict Chatelain
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.
Ownership and Custodial History
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.
Biographical sketch
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.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Bass, Anna Elizabeth.
- Burton, Anna Bass.
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Bass, Anna E.
- Bass, Anna Elizabeth.
- Burton, Anna Bass.
Container List
- Mixed Materials [1000522902] box: 02 of 03
Distinction Card in Mental Philosophy, issued to Anna E. BassFebruary 16, 1874
- Mixed Materials [1000522902] box: 02 of 03
Distinction Card in Astronomy, issued to Anna E. BassJune 16, 1875
- Mixed Materials [1000522902] box: 02 of 03
Certificate of Proficiency in French, issued to Anna E. BassJuly 1, 1874
- Mixed Materials [1000522902] box: 02 of 03
Valedictory Essay by Anna E. Bass, undated
- Mixed Materials [1000522902] box: 02 of 03
Valedictory Address by Anna E. Bass, undated