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M. B. Bibee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2551

  • Staff Only

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

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

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

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480