Betty Jo Wilkinson manuscript
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a copy of "Eat at Angell's" by Betty Jo Wilkinson, the granddaughter of Nellie Stillwell Angell. Jeanne Gooden Burkhardt and her husband Ross M. Burkhardt assisted Betty Jo Wilkinson in writing the manuscript. "Eat at Angell's" is a biographical and historical account of the life of Nellie Angell and her family. Wilkinson provides much detail on life and work at Angell's Tea Room, a popular restaurant in Greeley, Colorado. The restaurant became famous due to the Angell Club holding its meetings there. The world-famous author, James A. Michener, was a member of the club.
Dates
- circa 1920-1950
- Existence: Date acquired: 2009-10-21
Creator
- Wilkinson, Betty Jo (Person)
- Burkhardt, Jeanne Gooden (Person)
- Burkhardt, Ross M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Source of Acquisition
Betty Jo Wilkinson
Other Descriptive Information
Biography of Nellie Stillwell Angell: Nellie Stillwell Angell ran the college cafeteria in Guggenheim Hall at Colorado State College of Education for three years in connection with Angell's Tea Room located at 1536 Eighth Avenue. She later moved Angell's Tea Room to 1715 Tenth Avenue.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. Please contact the UNC University Libraries Archival Services Department at library.archives@unco.edu or 970-351-2854 for further information.
Extent
0.10 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of a copy of "Eat at Angell's" by Betty Jo Wilkinson, the granddaughter of Nellie Stillwell Angell. Jeanne Gooden Burkhardt and her husband Ross M. Burkhardt assisted Betty Jo Wilkinson in writing the manuscript."Eat at Angell's" is a biographical and historical account of the life of Nellie Angell and her family. Wilkinson provides much detail on life and work at Angell's Tea Room (1928-1951), a popular restaurant in Greeley, Colorado. The restaurant became famous due to the Angell Club holding its meetings there. The world-famous author, James A. Michener, was a member of the club.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into a single series.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Shirley Soenksen.
- Author
- Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen on 2010 January 13. Finding aid updated by Aria Princehorn.
- Date
- 2023-04-19
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu