John E. McKendrick papers, 1942-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McKendrick, John E.
Title
John E. McKendrick papers
Dates
1942-1958 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Accn2448
Summary
The John E. McKendrick papers (1942-1958) contain McKendrick's wartime diary, research materials and linguistic notebbooks. McKendrick was a professor of English at Brigham Young University.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

John E. (Edward) McKendrick received an M.A. in English from the University of Utah in 1949. His thesis was entitled "Some Aspects of the Metamorphosis of Strong Verbs in English." He was a professor of English at Brigham Young University.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The John E. McKendrick papers (1942-1958) are comprised of McKendrick's World War II diary, various research materials and five linguistic notebooks. Box 1 contains McKendrick's 1942-1943 diary, one letter and assorted research notes. Two linguistic notebooks can be found in box 2.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the John E. McKendrick papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: John E. McKendrick papers, Accn 2448, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Accn 2448.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by an anonymous donor in 2009.

Processing Note

Processed by Roger V. Paxton in 2009.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Diary and Research Notes, 1942-1958Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Diary
1942-1943
2
Research Notes and Correspondence
1958
3
Linguistic Notebook: Number 1
4
Linguistic Notebook: Number 2
5
Linguistic Notebook: Number. 3

Linguistic NotebooksReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description
Folder
1
Linguistic Notebook: Number 4
2
Linguistic Notebbook: Number 5

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Linguists--Utah
  • World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American

Personal Names

  • McKendrick, John E.--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries
  • Notebooks