M. B. Bibee Papers
The M. B. Bibee Papers, 1942-1946, consist primarily of correspondence to Bibee during World War II and letters of recommendation about Bibee. Also included are some of Bibee's poems as well as one issue of The 73rd Chatterbox, a battalion's newsletter that Bibee edited.
Dates
- 1942-1946
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Abstract
The M. B. Bibee Papers, 1942-1946, consist primarily of correspondence to Bibee during World War II and letters of recommendation about Bibee. The collection also includes several poems written by Bibee as well as Navy newsletters.
Biographical/Historical Note
Marcus Bertrand Bibee was born on December 29, 1911. He attended the University of Tennessee where he played football. Bibee worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority for eight years as an engineer. During World War II, Bibee served with the Navy's 73rd Battalion. Bibee died on December 10, 2002, and is buried in Perry County, Kentucky.
Arrangement
Collection consists of three folders.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections in May 2004.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository