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Robert S. Babcock Papers
Creator: Babcock, Robert S.
Dates:  1952-1968
Extent:  0.8 Linear feet2 boxes
Abstract: Robert S. Babcock was a Republican Vermont state senator, a member of the Eisenhower State Committee, an alternate to the 1952 national convention, Lieutenant Governor for Vermont in 1959-1961, worked for the Political Science Department of the University of Vermont, and contributed to The Burlington Free Press, WCAX-radio, and WCAX-TV. Included in this collection are manuscripts for some of Babcock's writings and radio and TV addresses, a collection of his writings on the Vermont legislature, “International Federalism”, and an address given to the Middlebury Conference.
Consuelo Northrop Bailey Papers
Creator: Bailey, Consuelo Northrop, 1899-1976
Dates:  Bulk, 1900-1976
Extent:  109.02 Linear feet
Abstract: Consuelo Northrop Bailey (1899-1976) was a prominent political figure in Vermont from the 1920s to the 1970s, serving as State's Attorney, State Senator, State Representative, Speaker of the House, Lt. Governor (the first woman to hold such an office in the U.S.), and Republican National Committeewoman. The Consuelo Northrop Bailey Papers contain materials documenting Bailey's political and legal careers, as well as her personal papers, which include correspondence, school papers, financial papers, writings, and similar materials documenting her life as well as the lives of family members and friends.
Henry A. Bailey Collection
Creator: Bailey, Henry A., (Henry Albon), 1893-1961.
Dates:  1909-1963
Extent:  4 boxes
Abstract: The collection contains correspondence, essays by Bailey, legal briefs and notes, newspaper clippings, and a large body of title abstracts.
Bakersfield, Vermont Town Records
Creator: Bakersfield, Vermont
Dates:  1850-1947
Extent:  1 carton, 15 volumes
Abstract: This collection consists of two parts: the recorded activity of the Bakersfield Congregational Church and its various membership organizations, and coverage of other Bakersfield community organizations.
Baldwin Refrigerator Company Papers
Creator: Baldwin Refrigerator Company
Dates:  1889-1938
Extent:  1 box, 6 volumes
Abstract: The Baldwin Refrigerator Company was a concern for the manufacture of wooden refrigerators. The collection contains financial records, minutes of company meetings, correspondence with stockholders and some general correspondence.
B. Benton Barker Photograph Collection
Creator: Barker, B. Benton
Dates:  circa 1900 - 1920
Extent:  1.6 Linear feet4 boxes
Abstract: B. Benton Barker was an early 20th Century photographer in Burlington, Vermont. The collection contains glass negatives and prints of photos taken around Burlington by B. Benton Barker around the turn of the century.
Barlow Insurance Surveys
Creator: Barlow Company.
Dates:  1873-1893
Extent:  2.0 oversize map folders
Abstract: Barlow's Insurance Surveys were published between circa 1870-1896. The site-specific surveys of industrial properties include a page of text and an isometric view and plan. The surveys describe buildings, special features, and available fire protection. They include notes about the business owners and the goods produced. Updated surveys were produced as the business activities and facilities changed.
Barrett Family Papers
Creator: Barrett Family
Dates:  1788-1986, most from 1860-1930.
Extent:  8 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize bd. vol., 2 oversize photograph folders, 1 oversize manuscript folder
Abstract: The Barrett Family Papers consist of approximately nine linear feet of correspondence, bound manuscripts, books, diaries, photographs and other miscellaneous papers.
Bates Family Collection
Creator: Bates Family
Dates:  1821-1947.
Extent:  1 box
Abstract: Clippings of reports on Congregational conferences, anniversary celebrations, liturgy, esp. hymnology, obituaries of ministers, sermons; and or pictures of schools and churches, mostly in Vermont.
Florence Thomas Bearse Diaries
Creator: Bearse, Florence Thomas
Dates:  1910-1967
Extent:  1.25 Linear feet
Abstract: Diaries from 1910-1918, 1920-1922, 1924, 1927-1933, 1935-1941, 1943-1967 plus Fletcher Bearse school notebook 1935. Very brief entries entirely devoted to weather, her own personal activities (washing, ironing, shopping, etc.) and family events (birthdays, husband taking a trip, etc.) nothing about current events, no observations on politics, history, issues of the day.
Ray Bearse Papers
Creator: Bearse, Ray
Dates:  circa 1950s-1980s
Extent:  1.0 Linear feet2 boxes
Abstract: The collection contains research materials, photographs, and drafts of work by Ray Bearse. The bulk of the collection is photographs and chapter drafts for an unpublished book on Vermont covered bridges.
Benedict Family Papers Collection
Creator: Benedict Family
Dates:  1811-1969
Extent:  10 cartons, 1 oversize chart, 1 oversize volume
Abstract: The Benedict Family papers consist of material from four generations and numerous members of the family, especially George Wyllys Benedict, George Grenville Benedict, and George Wyllys Benedict, II.
Ernst Benkert Sketchbooks and Notebooks Collection
Creator: Benkert, Ernst, 1928-
Dates:  1956-2005
Extent:  4.4 Linear feetFour cartons, one box
Abstract: Painter and art educator Ernst Benkert (1928-2010) was a founding member of the Anonima artists group. Materials include 127 sketchbooks of drawings; 69 notebooks of collected quotes and travel diaries; a scrapbook; one folder of photographs of paintings; and a group of publications about Benkert and his work.
Kenneth D. Benne Professional Papers
Creator: Benne, Kenneth Dean, 1908-1992
Dates:  1920-1993
Extent:  8.5 Linear feet
Abstract: The collection, selected and submitted by Dr. Paul Blackwood in 1994, provides a comprehensive assortment of Dr. Benne's professional writings. The collection was donated by The Museum of Education at the University of South Carolina.
Wilson A. Bentley Photographs
Creator: Bentley, W.A., (Wilson Alwyn), 1865-1931
Dates:  circa 1885-1929
Extent:  0.2 Linear feet130 prints
Abstract: W.A. Bentley (1865-1931) is best known for his lantern slides of snowflakes, which gave him his nickname. This collection shows Bentley as a photographer of great talent and artistic sense beyond the technical ability requisite to his snowflake photography. Bentley’s relatives and neighbors, in Jericho, Vt., are the subjects of the photographs, as well as unpublished photographs of clouds, and some unpublished photographs of snowflakes. The collection illustrates how Bentley worked and the standards he set for himself.
Kristina Berster Papers
Creator: Berster, Kristina
Dates:   1978-1979
Extent:  1.25 Linear feet1 Carton
Abstract:  The Kristina Berster Collection consists of one box, which contains case records and proceedings, correspondence and mailings produced by the Kristina Berster Defense Committee, articles on case related topics, news clippings, photographs, a sketchbook, and a few letters by Kristina Berster.
Kenneth Bessette Sr. Papers
Creator: Bessette, Kenneth, Sr.
Dates:  (1920s-1962)
Extent:  1.0 Linear feet
Abstract: Stories of the history of Vermont Transit Co. and Mr. Bessette's experiences as a bus driver. 36 stories.
Theodore Brameld Papers
Creator: Brameld, Theodore Burghard Hurt, 1904-
Extent:  15 ft.
Abstract: The Brameld Papers include professional and family biographical information and correspondence, financial records, academic papers, published journal articles, publicity, book reviews, media presentations, family ephemera, two diaries, a scrapbook, audio tapes, slides, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
Bread and Puppet Theatre Collection
Creator: Bread and Puppet Theatre
Dates:  1962-1985
Extent:  3 cartons, plus publications, drawings and assorted oversized materials
Abstract: The Bread and Puppet Theater collection covers the period from 1962 to 1985 and contains flyers and advertisements, financial papers, correspondence, schedules of performance, news clippings or reviews, information regarding Goddard College, exchanges with other theater groups, several scripts and publications, a bibliography of films and publications about and by Bread and Puppet, and photographs.
Paul Brigham Papers
Creator: Brigham, Paul, 1746-1824.
Dates:  1763-1837
Extent:  1 carton 2 boxes
Abstract: The Paul Brigham papers include correspondence, legal/court documents, Vermont town and state documents, and personal financial papers. Paul Brigham moved to Norwich, Vermont, in 1781 after serving in the Continental Army during the American Revolution and soon became prominent in both local and state affairs.
Henry Brown Papers
Creator: Brown, Henry
Dates:  1787-1920
Extent:  0.4 Linear feet
Abstract: Papers of Brown, Narramor, Martin and Nicks families of Underhill, VT. Some "letters home to Vermont" from California, Nevada, Washington D.C., New York, Maryland, and Montreal.
Brownell Family Papers
Creator: Brownell Family
Dates:  1824-1970
Extent:  9.67 Linear feet
Abstract: Family correspondence, diaries, ledger books, genealogical research, and photographs of the Tracy and Brownell families, 1824-1970.
Henry C. Brownell Papers
Creator: Brownell, Henry C.
Dates:  1892-1972
Extent:  6.0 Linear feet
Abstract: Correspondence, printed matterials, writings, and photographs documenting subjects including: Japanese occupation 1938-40 (diary), Canton Christian College, Lingnan University (Hong Kong), and China-US relations.
David Budbill Papers
Creator: Budbill, David
Extent:  12 cartons
Abstract: The David Budbill papers contain both personal and professional papers.
Bugbee Family Collection
Creator: Bugbee Family
Dates:  1852-1902.
Extent:  2 cartons
Abstract: The collection consists of 95 pocket diaries kept by Justin and Dana J. Bugbee from 1852-1902.
John S. Burgess Papers
Creator: Burgess, John S.
Dates:  1969-1973
Extent:  1.5 Linear feet
Abstract: Includes papers from his time as Vermont Lt. Governor, 1971-1975.
Burlington Area Community Health Study Collection
Creator: Burlington Area Community Health Study
Extent:  3 cartons
Abstract: The greater Burlington area was one of 22 communities in the United States chosen in 1963-64 to make a self-study of local health needs and resources. This collection contains public affairs pamphlets, a scrapbook with newspaper clippings pertaining to the study, and the correspondence between the steering and Advisory Committee and Mrs. Ethan Sims, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee.
Burlington, Vermont Town/City Records
Creator: Burlington, Vermont
Dates:  1800?-1900
Extent:  14 Cartons
Abstract: The collection is a varied mixture of local records, not a full archive of town/city government to 1900.
Burlington, Vermont Junior-Senior High School PTA Collection
Creator: Burlington, Vermont Junior-Senior High School PTA
Extent:  3 cartons
Burlington, Vermont School Records
Creator: Burlington, Vermont Public Schools
Extent:  Nine Cartons, Eight Volumes
Abstract: The Burlington School Records consist of various papers from the period 1829-1965 pertaining to the schools of Burlington, Vermont.
Vincent Godfrey Burns Papers
Creator: Burns, Vincent Godfrey, 1893-
Abstract: The collection contains essays, poetry, a play entitled "World on Fire," correspondence newspaper clippings and copies of his articles, and assorted brochures, broadsides and memorabilia concerned with the poet's career as Laureate.
Bushnell Family Papers
Creator: Bushnell Family
Dates:  1863-1914
Extent:  1.83 Linear feet1 carton, 2 boxes
Abstract: Contains diaries of family members (1863-1919), photograph albums, an engagement book, and an autograph book.

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