Betty
Jean
Beeby
Born:
03/26/1923
Detroit,
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Parents: Norton H. and Dorothy W. Pearl
Spouse: James Addison Beeby
Children: James Jr., Jane, John, Josephine
Address(es):
Permanent:
Box 266
Eastport, MI 49627
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: (231) 599-2372
Parents: Norton H. and Dorothy W. Pearl
Spouse: James Addison Beeby
Children: James Jr., Jane, John, Josephine
Address(es):
Permanent:
Box 266
Eastport, MI 49627
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: (231) 599-2372
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
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A book of hours - by Betty Beeby & Terry Wooten |
Michigan, Poetry | Adult | Eastport, Mich. : Suwalsky Publishers | 2009 | |
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The legend of the bleeding heart / as retold by Mary Frey - illustrated by Betty Beeby. |
Folklore | Adult | [Central Lake, Mich.] : Brownwood Acres Shops | 2008 | |
| An octopus called Mrs. Squid : a story in her own ink | Fiction | Children | Eastport, MI Betty Beeby | 2004 | |
| Great Granny's sturdy stable picnic tables | Fiction | Children | Eastport, Mich. : B. Beeby | 2004 | |
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Michigan Historical Center & Hall of Fame - One woman show at the Belen Gallery |
Lansing, MI | 2001 | |||
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Breath escaping envelopes : letters and photographs from the Grand Traverse bay region 1875-1905 / Betty Beeby - Author and Illustrator, edited by Mary Frey. |
Michigan History | Adult | Eastport, MI : Pearl Press | 2000 |
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The Philology of Taste: The Wayward Language of Food - by Harry Randall; illustrated by Betty Beeby. |
Non Fiction | Adult | Suwalsky Publishers | 1995 |
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Mackinac Mural & Peterboro Letters Lithograph - Mural (now on display at the orientation center at Fort Michilimackinac. |
Michigan History | Adult, Children, Teen | 1975 | ||
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Potawatomi Indian Summer - Author E. William Oldenberg; illustrated by Betty Beeby. |
Historical Fiction, Michigan | Children | Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. Eerdmans | 1975 | |
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The Wooden River - Author Nancy Stone; illustrated by Betty Beeby. |
Fiction | Children | Wm. Eerdmans | 1973 | |
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Whistle Up the Bay - Author Nancy Stone; illustrated by Betty Beeby. |
Fiction | Children | Wm. Eerdmans | 1966 | |
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Just Josie - Author and Illustrator. |
Fiction | Children | Reilly and Lee | 1960 | |
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Traverse City Record Eagle, The Detroit News, Grand Rapids Press - Numerous articles and sketches. |
Non Fiction | Adult | |||
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AllerAnfang - German textbook |
Non Fiction | Adult | McGraw-Hill | ||
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Pajajes - Spanish textbook |
Non Fiction | Adult | Random House |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"Perseverence"
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
I just finished a presentation and at the moment I am swamped with work.
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Illustrator
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| State History Award from the Historical Society of MI for Distinguished Volunteer Service | 2008 |
| Breath Escaping Envelopes selected as a Finalist for a 2000 Great Lakes Book Award | 2000 |
| Chicago Book Club Awards | |
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Pearl Scholarship - Created by Betty Beeby. |
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| Booth Scholarship Winner | |
| 3 Chicago Book Clinic Awards (best in bookmaking art) |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Fund Raising Photo Show for Central Lake New Library Building Fund | |
| East Jordon Art Center | |
| Crooked Tree Art Center | |
| Central Lake Area Library Friends | |
| Wilkinson Homestead Historial Founder | 2001 |
| Upper Torch Lake Association |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY | 1943 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Man Show | The Belen Gallery, Michigan Womens Historical Center and Hall of Fame | Lansing, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 2001 |
| - 50 ft. mural at Fort Michilimackinac Orientation Center | Mackinac Island State Park Commision | Mackinaw City, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1975 |
| Staff Artist for Time/Life Magazine | |||
| Staff Artist for Bahlman Art Studio | Kalamazoo, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | ||
| Staff Artist for Sequoia Press | Kalamazoo, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | ||
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Filmstrip Artist - Captain Kangaroo |
CBS Television | ||
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Cover Artist - 30 book jackets |
Eerdmans Publication Co. | Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | |
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One Man Show - "The Peterboro Letters" |
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts |
Other Resources:
Other Comments:
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