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Miriam Franklin papers

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 730

Overview

Native Kansan Miriam Franklin (1894-1996) was a teacher, writer, and world traveler. Her publications include the college textbook Rehearsal, published by Prentice-Hall. This collection of her papers includes correspondence and story manuscripts from Franklin's life, including her time teaching in Guam (1957-1959). It also includes photographs, slides, reel-to-reel and cassette tape recordings.

Dates

  • 1881 - 1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

These materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.

All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library staff (785-864-4334, 8-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material can not be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Extent

26.5 Linear Feet (37 boxes + 2 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 730

Physical Location

RH MS Q185

Physical Location

Contact Spencer Library Reader Services (Library Annex)

Title
Guide to the Miriam Franklin Collection
Subtitle
Miriam Franklin papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by skt, 2006; revised by, cl 2010; revised by skt, 2010; Finding aid encoded by skt, 2006; revised by skt, 2010
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1945392505
Preferred citation
Miriam Franklin Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 730, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

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

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334