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Rose Sizemore Collection, 1890-1975Add to your cart.

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Title: Rose Sizemore Collection, 1890-1975Add to your cart.
Predominant Dates: 1938-1975
ID: 01/ AR0312
Extent: 7.0 Boxes
Arrangement: This collection is arranged by type of material.
Date Acquired: 12/08/2009. More info below under Accruals.
Languages: English

Abstract

Collection of printed documents and photographs belonging to Rose Sizemore.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The records in this collection document Rose Sizemore's talent for teaching young children, especially in the arts. The collection includes handwritten and printed materials that reflect her varied interests including: music, dance, drama, speech, poetry, education, and travel. Of particular note is the large collection of sheet music and an original tune about Shirley Temple which was copyrighted by Sizemore. The collection also contains photographs, primarily of Sizemore's students, and other visual materials gathered during her years as a teacher and traveller.

Collection Historical Note

Rose Sizemore was a North Texas educator and arts instructor who worked throughout the region from the 1920s to the 1960s. She taught school, served as a school principal, and operated dance studios for children in several towns including Denton, Cuero, Corsicana, and Lewisville. Sizemore received her undergraduate degree from North Texas State Teachers College in 1928 and a master's degree from Texas State College for Women in 1952. She was the sixth of thirteen children born to Margaret Etta Carr and Benjamin Franklin (B.F.) Sizemore, a prominent Baptist preacher who founded the Trinity Baptist Church in Denton, known today as the Highland Baptist Church.

Access Information

Access Restrictions:

This collection is not restricted.

Use Restrictions:

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Physical Access Note:

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to use.

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Administrative Information

Repository: Manuscripts
Accruals: 2009-044
Acquisition Source: Laura Saegert
Acquisition Method: Gift
Preferred Citation: Rose Sizemore Collection, University of North Texas Special Collections
Finding Aid Revision History: 2-19-2018 by Nicole Yatsonsky - added Box 7

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Box and Folder Listing
Box 1: Personal FilesBox 2: Personal FilesBox 3: Personal FilesBox 4: Printed DocumentsBox 5: Printed Documents and PhotographsBox 6: Picture Frame, and DiplomaBox 7: Newspaper Copies and Clippings

  • Box 1: Personal FilesAdd to your cart.

    Barcode: 628577

  • Box 2: Personal FilesAdd to your cart.

    Barcode: 628578

  • Box 3: Personal FilesAdd to your cart.

    Barcode: 628579

  • Box 4: Printed DocumentsAdd to your cart.

    Barcode: 628580

  • Box 5: Printed Documents and PhotographsAdd to your cart.

    Barcode: 628581

  • Box 6: Picture Frame, and DiplomaAdd to your cart.

    Barcode: 628582

  • Box 7: Newspaper Copies and ClippingsAdd to your cart.

    Also includes a swath of material with various handwritten notes and phrases
    Barcode: 708003

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