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Date Original
1951
Description
This is a black and white photograph of Bernie Babcock receiving her honorary degree in Literature from the University of Arkansas in the spring of 1951. Seated next to her is Pauline Hoeltzel, who was a member of the University of Arkansas's Board of Trustees.
Biographical/Historical Note
Bernie Babcock was born Julia Burnelle (Bernie) Smade on April 28, 1868, in Ohio. When she was a child, her family moved to Russellville, where she attended school. As an adult, Bernie was a published writer of plays, books, essays, and articles. For five years, she worked as a writer and editor at the Arkansas Democrat before starting her own magazine called "The Sketch Book." She later established the Museum of Natural History and Antiquities, which is today known as the Museum of Discovery.
Physical Description
Photograph, 4.25" x 2.75"
Keywords
Women; Education; Universities and colleges; Literature
Geographical Area
Fayetteville, Washington County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
G6166.66
Resource Type
Image
Collection
General photo file
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Bernie Babcock and Pauline Hoeltzel, General photo file, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History | Women's History