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Personal papers of Jean Gagen

 Collection
Call Number: PP 204

Overview

Gagen taught English at the University of Kansas from 1966-1990. This collection consists of class notes, exams, and a manuscript about the writings of John Milton.

Dates

  • Creation: 1966 - 1990

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 Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biography of Jean Gagen

Gagen received her B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan in 1941 and her M.A. in 1942 and her Ph.D. in 1950, both from Columbia University. She joined the faculty of the University of Kansas in 1966, reaching full professor status in 1967. She retired in 1990.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes + 1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 204

Physical Location

PP 459

Physical Location

Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)

Related Materials

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

Title
Guide to the Jean Gagen Collection
Subtitle
Personal papers of Jean Gagen
Author
Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005. Finding aid encoded by ad, 2005. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2021.
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1535836189
Preferred citation
Personal papers of Jean Gagen, University Archives, PP 204, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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785-864-4334