Bissell, Bess G.
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Scope and Contents
Mrs. Bissell published at least two books of verse, Milltown Days and Nights (Dorrance & Co., 1973, as Roberta Perrigo) and A Log Cabin Log (Vantage, 1973). She also wrote stories, drafts of which compose the larger part of this collection. These papers date from 1908 to 1970 and measure one linear foot.
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Iowa Author's (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Bess G. Bissell grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, attended college in Pennsylvania, and continued her studies in Rome and Florence. She established an animal shelter in Dubuque, but during World War I enlisted in the Red Cross and served as a canteen worker in France and Italy. After the war she worked with mill-workers for the YWCA and continued her humanitarian activities. Mrs. Bissell published at least two books of verse, Milltown Days and Nights (Dorrance & Co., 1973, as Roberta Perrigo) and A Log Cabin Log (Vantage, 1973). She also wrote stories, drafts of which compose the larger part of this collection. These papers date from 1908 to 1970and measure one linear foot.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.00 Linear Feet (Photographs throughout.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Typescript of short stories and poems along with correspondence, and journals.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu