Mattie Archbell Anderson Papers, 1904-2010 (bulk 1904-1909), undated
(Manuscript Collection #1115)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Mattie Archbell Anderson Papers |
| Creator: | Anderson, Mattie Archbell |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Collection (1904-1909) of grade reports, tuition bills, and academic progress letters relating to the education of Mattie Archbell Anderson at Dortch Academy, Rocky Mount, NC; Littleton Female College, Littleton, NC; Louisburg College, Louisburg, NC; and Louisburg Female College, Louisburg, NC. Also included are items (2008-2010, undated) related to Mrs. Anderson's daughter Mattie Archbell Anderson Bishop of Enfield, NC. |
| Extent: | 0.016 Cubic feet, grade reports, tuition bills, academic progress letters, clippings, photograph, correspondence, printed material |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
October 5, 2007 14 items, 0.001 cubic feet; Papers (1904-1909) relating to the education of Mattie Archbell Anderson at Dortch Academy, Rocky Mount, NC; Littleton Female College, Littleton, NC; Louisburg College, Louisburg, NC; and Louisburg Female College, Louisburg, NC, including grade reports, tuition bills, and academic progress letters. Donor: Mattie Anderson Bishop
August 21,2012 (unprocessed addition 1), 0.015 cubic feet; Papers (2008, 2010, undated) include a letter (2008) and an undated Christmas card from Mattie A. Anderson Bishop and tributes, program, bulletin, correspondence and emails related to the death and funeral of Mattie Bishop in August 2010 and to Mattie Bishop Day (October 17, 2010) at Enfield United Methodist Church. A photograph of Mattie Bishop is also included. Donor: Dr. Ralph Hardee Rives
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
Mattie Archbell Anderson Papers (#1115), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Mattie Anderson Bishop
- Gift of Dr. Ralph Hardee Rives
Processing Information
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Encoded by Mark Custer, December 31, 2007
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Processed by Shelby Sapp April 2010
Biographical / Historical Note
Mattie Archbell Anderson was born February 2, 1889 to parents Martha Frances (nee Bowen) and Brinkley John Archbell (born August 2, 1839). Anderson attended Dortch Academy in Rocky Mount, North Carolina from 1904 through 1905. She then attended Littleton Female College in Littleton, North Carolina from 1906 through 1907. Between the years 1908 and 1909, Anderson attended Louisburg College located in Louisburg, North Carolina. During the years of 1904 through 1909, Anderson’s mother resided in Gold Rock, North Carolina. Anderson later settled in Enfield, North Carolina. She was married to Walter Williamson Anderson and had several children. She died in Enfield on December 20, 1963.
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Description
The collection contains four series, maintaining the received original order. Each series contains papers from a different institution attended by Anderson (then, Mattie Archbell), in chronological order of attendance. The first series consists of grade reports (1904-1905) Anderson received at Dortch Academy. Series two consists of grade reports (1906-1907) from Littleton Female College. Series three consists of letters (1908-1909) sent by “Mrs. Allen” on behalf of Louisburg College. These letters are addressed to Anderson’s mother in Gold Rock, North Carolina, and serve as receipts of tuition paid and also include short notes by Allen on Anderson’s academic progress. Allen also writes a few comments regarding Anderson’s poor health that later improves. Series three contains grade reports (1909) documenting Anderson’s progress at Louisburg College. Series four contains tuitions bills (1909) for Anderson’s attendance at Louisburg Female College, also associated with Louisburg College.
Preliminary Inventory
Below is material taken from a preliminary inventory and represents content from the collection that is unprocessed.
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Box 1#1115.1
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Folder a#1115.1.a
Dortch Academy [Rocky Mount, NC] Grade reports for Mattie Archbell (1904-1905). Printed forms. 3 items. 3 p.
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Folder b#1115.1.b
Littleton Female College, Littleton, NC. Grade report (1906-1907) for Mattie Archbell. Printed form. 1 item. 1 p. Note: Fragile. Torn. Needs encapsulation.
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Folder c#1115.1.c
Louisburg College, Louisburg, NC. Letters (1908-1909) to Mrs. M. F. Archbell, Gold Rock, NC regarding her daughter, Miss Mattie Archbell's tuition and academic progress. 5 items. 5 p. Note: Signed "Mrs. J. Allen."
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Folder d#1115.1.d
Louisburg College, Louisburg, NC. Grade reports for Mattie Archbell (1908-1909). Printed forms. 3 items. 3 p.
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Folder e#1115.1.e
Louisburg Female College, Louisburg, NC. Tuition bills, etc. (1909) for [Miss Mattie Archbell] Printed forms. 2 items. 2 p.
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Folder a#1115.1.a
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