"Two Worlds: A Reminiscence and Autobiography" Typescript by Lyman Trumbull Babcock, circa 1947-1968
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Babcock, Lyman Trumbull, 1866-1949
- Title
- "Two Worlds: A Reminiscence and Autobiography" Typescript by Lyman Trumbull Babcock
- Dates
- circa 1947-1968 (inclusive)19471968
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 395 (collection)
- Summary
- The typescript, "Two Worlds: A Reminiscence and Autobiography", by Lyman Trumbull Babcock about his life as an educator from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century.
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Lyman Trumbull Babcock was born in the Midwest in 1866 and moved to the Palouse region as a young man in the early 1890's. He was a professional educator, working at several rural schools throughout the area before becoming superintendent of Whitman County Schools in 1924. Babcock served in that capacity for eleven years, retiring in 1935.
Content Description
This collection consists of the typescript (approximately 455 pages), "Two Worlds: A Reminiscence and Autobiography", by Lyman Trumbull Babcock about his life from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. Babcock's recollections include his boyhood, education, move to the Pacific Northwest and career as an educator. The collection includes additional notes made by Babcock's daughter and grandson.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
"Two Worlds: A Reminiscence and Autobiography" Typescript by Lyman Trumbull Babcock, circa 1947-1968 (Cage 395)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- Education, Elementary -- Washington (State) -- Whitman County -- History
- Education, Secondary -- Washington (State) -- Whitman County -- History
- Educators -- Washington (State) -- Whitman County -- Biography
Personal Names
- Babcock, Lyman Trumbull, 1866-1949 -- Archives
