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Personal Papers of George Wedge

 Collection
Call Number: PP 408

Overview

Wedge taught English at the University of Kansas from 1958-1993. This collection consists of writings, manuscripts, research, and correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1958 - 1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of George Wedge

Wedge received his B.A. from Middlebury in 1952, his M.A. in 1955, and his Ph.D. in 1964, the latter two degrees from Minnesota. He joined the faculty of the University of Kansas in 1958 and during his tenure taught English and Linguistics. He retired in 1993.

Extent

12 Linear Feet (12 boxes + 13 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 408

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Margaret Wedge, 2003

Related Materials

Consult library staff regarding the availability of related photographs, biographical files, and scrapbooks.

Title
Guide to the George Wedge Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005; revised by skt, 2010
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/0341296942
Preferred citation
George Wedge Collection, University Archives, PP 408, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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