Bess Hagaman Tefft

Born: 10/06/1915   Hillsdale , MI
Died: 02/23/1977
Parents: Elmer B. Hagaman, Violetta Hagaman
Spouse: Robert Tefft
Children: William, Robert

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
William A. Foote : the man, the dream, the illuminating years / by Bess Hagaman Tefft, [with newspaper articles concerning William A. foote and family 1886-1918 compiled by Jackson District Library Reference Department] Non Fiction , Biography Adult Jackson, Mich. : Jackson District Library 2012
Ken of Centennial Farm Fiction , Michigan History Children Chicago : Follett 1959
Merrie Maple Fiction Children New York : Dutton 1958
Hillsdale College Alma Mater
- Wrote the words and melody for the song.
Michigan Adult 1937

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 3rd. ed. 1993
Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. 1980
Michigan Authors, 1st ed 1960

Memberships:

Name Date
Detroit Women Writers Club and Ann Arbor Writers Club

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Hillsdale College Hillsdate , MI 1937

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Member Saline School Board Saline , MI 1956 -1965
Teacher
- Taught creative writing in the adult education program
Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor , MI
- Helped found University of Michigan's International Hospitality Program Ann Arbor , MI
Editor Washtenaw County Farm Bureau News Ann Arbor , MI

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