Burke, Ellen Coolidge, 1901-1975

Ellen Coolidge Burke
<p>Born: 05/10/1901Died: 12/29/1975Service: 12/31/1975Age: 74
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<p>Ellen Coolidge Burke. Miss Burke was born in Alexandria in 1901, at the start of what would become a hallmark century for women. Her life and career with the Alexandria Library System exemplified the kind of contributions women made to improving the quality of life in their communities throughout the last century. Thomas Jefferson was an ancestor of her family and Ellen herself may have been named after Jefferson’s “most literary granddaughter, Ellen Coolidge.”* Her ancestress would have been proud of her namesake’s accomplishments. Ellen attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C. where she earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees. Ellen made her mark in Alexandria through her long career with the Library System. She started in 1938 as a Cataloger and then Reference Librarian. In 1948, however, she rose to become the Library Director. As Director, she fought to bring a bookmobile to Alexandria, a service that enabled the collections to reach many more parts of the community. It was one of the first bookmobiles in the state of Virginia. During her tenure as Director, the Library expanded to include two more locations, Seminary Avenue’s Burke Branch (in 1968) and the Duncan Branch on Commonwealth (in 1969). In addition to her career, Ellen was active in the League of Women Voters and the Urban League. She belonged to professional library associations, as well as staying active and involved with several civic organizations. Those who had the honor of working with her found her to be most impressive and an effective and charming example for future generations of women. Sources: * History News Network of George Mason University, hnn.us/articles/20061.html and alexandria.lib.va.us
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<p>personJohn Muse Burke
<p>Service: 09/01/1908 - Age: 0
<p>personHenry Randolph Burke
<p>Service: 11/24/1947 - Age: 0

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<p>Ellen Coolidge Burke
<p>Born May 10, 1901
<p>Alexandria, Virginia
<p>Died December 29, 1975 (aged 74)
<p>Alexandria, Virginia
<p>Alma mater Catholic University of America
<p>Occupation Librarian
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<p>Ellen Coolidge Burke (May 10, 1901 – December 29, 1975) was an American librarian.
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<p>Life
<p>Burke was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Henry Randolph Burke, and Rosella Gordon Trist. Burke's family was descended from Thomas Jefferson.[1]
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<p>Burke gained her BA and MA at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She worked in the Alexandria Library for nearly a decade as cataloger and reference librarian, becoming director from 1948, until she retired in June 1969.
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<p>Burke brought bookmobile services to Alexandria, one of the first services in Virginia. She oversaw the growth of the library system by the addition of two new branch libraries. In April 1968 the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch at 4701 Seminary Road was opened, and in December 1969 the James M. Duncan branch at 2501 Commonwealth Avenue.
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<p>Burke belonged to a number of professional library associations. She was an active member of the League of Women Voters and of the Urban League, as well as other civic groups.[2]
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<p>Burke died on December 29, 1975, and is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria.
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<p>Robert Whitney Tucker (1975). The Descendants of the Presidents. Delmar Printing Company.
<p>"Ellen Coolidge Burke (1901-1975)". Alexandria Library. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.

Ellen Coolidge Burke
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<p>BIRTH
<p>10 May 1901
<p>Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, USA
<p>DEATH
<p>29 Dec 1975 (aged 74)
<p>Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, USA
<p>BURIAL
<p>Ivy Hill Cemetery
<p>Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, USA Show MapGPS-Latitude: 38.8171165, Longitude: -77.0737277
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<p>Section: B Lot: 44 Site: 5
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<p>PHOTOS 2
<p>FLOWERS 1
<p>Daughter of Henry Randolph and Rosella Gordon Trist Burke
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<p>Sister of Nicholas Browse Trist Burke, Rosella Trist Burke, and Gordon Augustin Trist Burke
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<p>Gravesite Details
<p>Burial Date: 12/31/1975
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<p>Family Members
<p>Parents
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<p>Henry Randolph Burke
<p>1864–1947
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<p>Rosella Gordon Trist Burke
<p>1869–1945
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<p>Nicholas Browse Trist Burke
<p>1899–1930
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<p>Rosella Trist Burke Graham
<p>1903–1986
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<p>Gordon Augustine Trist Burke
<p>1906–1964
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<p>Ellen Coolidge Burke
<p>Born: May 10, 1901
<p>Died: December 29, 1975
<p>Ivy Hill Cemetery Company of Alexandria
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<p>The Life of Ellen Coolidge Burke
<p>Ellen Coolidge Burke. Miss Burke was born in Alexandria in 1901, at the start of what would become a hallmark century for women. Her life and career with the Alexandria Library System exemplified the kind of contributions women made to improving the quality of life in their communities throughout the last century. Thomas Jefferson was an ancestor of her family and Ellen herself may have been named after Jefferson’s “most literary granddaughter, Ellen Coolidge.”* Her ancestress would have been proud of her namesake’s accomplishments. Ellen attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C. where she earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees. Ellen made her mark in Alexandria through her long career with the Library System. She started in 1938 as a Cataloger and then Reference Librarian. In 1948, however, she rose to become the Library Director. As Director, she fought to bring a bookmobile to Alexandria, a service that enabled the collections to reach many more parts of the community. It was one of the first bookmobiles in the state of Virginia. During her tenure as Director, the Library expanded to include two more locations, Seminary Avenue’s Burke Branch (in 1968) and the Duncan Branch on Commonwealth (in 1969). In addition to her career, Ellen was active in the League of Women Voters and the Urban League. She belonged to professional library associations, as well as staying active and involved with several civic organizations. Those who had the honor of working with her found her to be most impressive and an effective and charming example for future generations of women. Sources: * History News Network of George Mason University, hnn.us/articles/20061.html and alexandria.lib.va.us