Personal Papers of Wilmer A. Linkugel
Overview
Wilmer Linkugel taught Speech and Communications at the University of Kansas from 1956-1999. This collection includes his correspondence, both professional ("divisional") and personal, for most of his years at KU.
Dates
- Creation: 1958 - 1995
Creator
- Linkugel, Wil A. (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Wilmer Linkugel
Wilmer A. Linkugel was born on January 12, 1929 in Bremen, Kansas. He attended the University of Nebraska, earning his B.A. in 1953 and his M.A. in 1954. He earned his Ph.D. in 1960 from the University of Wisconsin.
Linkugel was a Speech and Communication professor at the University of Kansas from 1956-1999. He was a member of the Speech Communication Association and received two awards for excellence in teaching. Linkugel was also a member of many professional organizations, including the Central States Communication Association and the Kansas Speech Association. He was the inaugural inductee to Central States Communication Association Hall of Fame, as well as receiving the Outstanding College Speech Teacher Award.
Linkugel married Helen Motyka in 1958 and had two daughters, LeAnn Linkugel Ward and Kristin Linkugel. Wilmer Linkugel died on May 10, 2012.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
PP 549
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, the University of Kansas Communications Department, 2013.
Source
- University of Kansas. Department of Communication Studies (Donor, Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Wilmer A. Linkugel Collection
- Subtitle
- Personal Papers of Wilmer A. Linkugel
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by hc, 2014; revised by mhr, 2015
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/7098976157
- Preferred citation
-
Wilmer A. Linkugel Collection, PP 549, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository