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Personal papers of Ruth McNair

 Collection
Call Number: PP 663

Overview

The personal papers of Ruth McNair contain photographs of McNair; her 1964 retirement certificate from the University of Kansas, where she was an associate professor of biological science; her obituary and memorial program; and a 1922 article written by her husband, K.U. zoologist George T. McNair.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922 - 1986

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 Ruth McNair

Ruth McNair (1892-1986) was born in Noble, Oklahoma and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma. She was an associate professor of biology at the University of Kansas. Her husband, George T. McNair was a K.U. zoologist.

Full Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 663

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Barbara Burnette, 2016.

Source

Subject

Title
Guide to the Personal papers of Ruth McNair
Subtitle
Personal papers of Ruth McNair
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/10407/5514173882
Preferred citation
Personal papers of Ruth McNair Collection, PP 663, 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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