Barker (Burt Brown) papers, 1887-1966

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Burt Brown Barker papers
Dates:
1887-1966
Creators:
Barker, Burt Brown, 1873-1969
Abstract:
Correspondence, phonotapes, and school catalogs, relating to Herbert Hoover's youth, early schooling, and mining career in Australia. Includes correspondence between Herbert Hoover and B. B. Barker.
Extent:
1 manuscript box, 4 phonotape reels (0.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Burt Brown Barker papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, phonotapes, and school catalogs, relating to Herbert Hoover's youth, early schooling, and mining career in Australia. Includes correspondence between Herbert Hoover and B. B. Barker.

Biographical / historical:

American educator; boyhood friend of Herbert Hoover.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1967.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Audiotapes
Names:
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-28 16:51:33.342672

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Burt Brown Barker papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563