Anna Barrows papers, 1861-1948.

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Anna Barrows papers, 1861-1948.

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This collection includes several folders of Barrows' notes and drafts of lectures on the subject of demonstration lectures. Also included are some of Barrows' published articles and other ephemeral material on the topic of home economics education. There is also correspondence between family members, a number of Barrows' vital records (birth certificate, will, etc.), and material relating to Barrows' interest in gardening, antiques, and rare books. The collection includes over 30 original photographs of Barrows from young adulthood until her later years, including several of her posing at the microphone for her WEAF lectures. Reference can be found to her mother, Georgiana Souther Barrows, about whom the MWWC also holds material.

.5 linear ft.

University of New England, Jack S. Ketchum Library

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University of New England, Jack S. Ketchum Library

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Barrows, Anna

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Born in Fryeburg, Maine in 1861 to Georgiana Souther Barrows, Anna Barrows was educated at Fryeburg Academy -- which was founded by her parents -- and began her teaching career in the public schools of Fryeburg and Conway, N.H. After taking a course at the Boston Cooking School in 1886, she began teaching cooking and home economics, before these were standard courses in the public schools. Barrows taught in a number of schools in the Boston area, including Lasell Seminary in Auburndale. She beca...