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Annabelle Sumera manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: 018.AS

Scope and Contents

The Annabelle Sumera Book Collection ranges from 1970-2005 and contains clippings, two childrens books authored by Sumera and two compilations of essays, poems and rhymes compiled and self-published by Sumera.

Dates

  • 1970 - 2005

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Biographical Note

Annabelle Sumera who died in 2005 was a 1942 graduate of Michigan State Normal School and 1964 teacher of the year. She was a longtime resident, a principal, and elementary school teacher in Birmingham, Michigan before retiring to write poetry and childrens books, rhymes, and short stories. Sumera has donated $153,000 gift towards Early Childhood Education Programs, the Halle Library and the College of Education. With her donation, Eastern Michigan University has enhanced the Alcove and established an elementary education classroom in the John W. Porter Building.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (2 halfsize archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Annabelle Sumera who died in 2005 was a 1942 graduate of Michigan State Normal School and 1964 teacher of the year. She was a longtime resident, a principal, and elementary school teacher in Birmingham, Michigan before retiring to write poetry and childrens books, rhymes, and short stories. The Annabelle Sumera Book Collection range from 1970 to 2005 and contains clippings, two childrens books authored by Sumera and two compilations of essays, poems and rhymes compiled and self-published by Sumera.

Arrangement

The Annabelle Sumera manuscript collection is arranged alphabetically.

Creator

Title
The Annabelle Sumera manuscript collection
Status
Completed
Author
Alexis Braun Marks
Date
2011 November 18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673