Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding aid for Gracie B. Krum papers
01465
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator -
- Krum, Gracie Brainerd, 1874-1957
- Title
- Gracie B. Krum papers
- ID
- 01465
- Date [inclusive]
- 1880-1957
- Extent
- 2.5 Linear feet (5 boxes, 1 large manuscript)
- Language
- English
- Language of Materials
- In English.
Biographical/Historical note
Born Sept. 28, 1874, N.Y.C., daughter of Alburn Hager Krum and Ethalind Brainerd. Grad. from City Normal College (later Hunter) in 1894; taught school until moved with her family to Detroit. Taught in Detroit Public Schools from 1897-98. Employed by Detroit Public Library July, 1900. Worked in Catalog Dept., attended the Library training class and was appointed librarian of the Lothrop Branch. In 1914 began organizing the private library of Clarence M. Burton which had been presented to the D.P.L. and was still housed in Mr. Burton's former residence on Brainard Street. It was removed to the new library building in 1921. She retired from the Library in 1941. She was active in many historical and patriotic societies. Holding offices in the Detroit Historical Society, the D.A.R., Daughters of Founders and Patriots and others. She died in Detroit August 14, 1957 and was buried in N.Y.C. (blue index cards)
Scope and Contents note
Papers include correspondence, writings and research concerning the genealogy of the Beaver, Brainerd and related families.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. Aug. 21, 2009
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
01465
Gracie B. Krum papers, 1880-1957 (OCLC record)
[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310117532]Controlled Access Headings
Family Name(s)
- Beaver family
- Brainerd family
Genre(s)
- Certificates
- Correspondence
- Diplomas
- Genealogies
- Photographs
Subject(s)
- Librarians--Michigan--Detroit
- Patriotic societies
General Note
See finding aids for complete listing.
Collection Inventory
BOX 1 |
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Biography |
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Correspondence & Miscellaneous, 1880-1953 |
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Photographs |
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BOX 2 |
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1954-1957 |
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Krum Journal |
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Pamphlet |
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Miscellaneous Topics |
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BOX 3 |
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Genealogy—Beaver Family |
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BOX 4 |
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Brainerd Family |
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Families, D-S |
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Works |
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BOX 5 |
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Daughters of the American Revolution |
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Detroit Historical Society |
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Churches |
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Works |
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LMS |
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Diplomas & Certificates, 1890-1897 |
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