Anne Thaxter Eaton papers 4078723Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-10 11:19:32 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard2009-06-26File created.2012-01-13EAD created by PTL2019-05-20EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Anne Thaxter Eaton papers Eaton, Anne Thaxter 4078723 MS#0378 English . 6 linear feet 12 manuscript boxes, 1 glass slide box, 1 flat box 1917-1969 Arrangement

Arranged.

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This collection (except box 12, glass slides) is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

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 Summary

Manuscripts of Eaton's poetry anthologies for children, and other works on children's literature, many articles, book reviews, papers, reports, and lecture notes.

 Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Anne Thaxter Eaton papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--School of Library Service. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1974. Accession number--M-74.

 Biographical / Historical

Librarian of The Lincoln School of Teachers' College, Columbia University, from its beginning in 1917 until 1946. The Lincoln School developed an experimental program in which library skills were taught as a part of each subject on the primary and secondary levels. Miss Eaton was involved in many phases of the school activities. After her retirement, she taught at the library school of St. John's University and reviewed books for children.

 Processing Information

Cataloged 06/--/1989 Christina Hilton Fenn

 Processing Information

Addition (2015.2016.M169) processed 07/5/2016 by PTL

 Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

 Processing Information

Glass slides in box 12 were rehoused into smaller, appropriate box. Original box 12 was deaccessioned from ReCAP. One remaining folder of photographs from original box 12 was moved to box 13. kws 2021-12-10

 Library education Children's literature Children's poetry Poems Women college teachers Women librarians Glass phototransparencies St. John's University (New York, N.Y.) Columbia University. Teachers College. Lincoln School -- Faculty Columbia University. Teachers College Columbia University. Teachers College. Lincoln School Box ListCorrespondence1917-19691Correspondence -letters from children2Book reviews by A.T. Eaton2Book manuscripts:2The Animal's Christmas2The Animal's Christmas. New York: The Viking Press, 194413history or children's literature. Part II.2Reading with children.3A round dozen -Louisa May Alcott.3School library service. (printed copies)3Treasure for the taking4Treasure for the taking. Rev. ed.4Welcome Christmas!4The Animal's Christmas!. New York: The Viking Press, 195513Articles, reports, papers, etc.5Lecturesundated5Lectures, 1918-1967 & undated1918-1967undated6Miscellaneous:Adele Bennett. Master's essay on A.T.E.7St. John's University .course mteria1s7The Viking Press, Inc. -publicity materials7Misc. & printed materials7Christmas Greetings from Anne Thaxter Eaton (16), 1936-196813The Lincoln School:bookplate –drawing8bookplate -3 printer's plates8German class -correspondence with Gerhardt Hauptmann8lists, etc.8Literary Club8staff lists8students' work8The Lincoln School Library:8Annual reports, etc.8Library: closing (1948)8Clippings9Clippings re. alumni9Dramatic productions9Printed materials (see also: oversized Folder)10Printed materials - periodicals of The Lincoln School11Glass slides12Photographs13Photographs (3), 195813