Betty Jo Anderson Papers
Collection
Identifier: M425
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials created in and documenting Betty Jo Anderson's (1928-2017) life and experience during her studies at the University of Denver and her travels thereafter.
Dates
- Other: 1947-1950
Biographical / Historical
Betty Jo Swayze Anderson (1928-2017) was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She had an affinity for music from a young age, playing piano as a child, flute in junior and high school, and playing for the Denver City Orchestra for four years . Her uncle, a city councilman, supported her interests in arts in culture in Denver. She also enjoyed traveling, having spent time touring the continent of Europe and countries of Canada and the United States. Her work as an educator and director of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) departments brought her to numerous cities across North America, Eastern Europe, South and East Asia. She served as the director of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) World Relations Department from 1982-1992.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, ephemeral materials, scrapbooks, various papers,and other documents created by Betty Jo Anderson.
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository