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Paul Philemon Kies Papers, 1912-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kies, Paul Philemon, 1891-1971
- Title
- Paul Philemon Kies Papers
- Dates
- 1912-1971 (inclusive)19121971
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 736 (collection)
- Summary
- This small collection consists of correspondence, printed items, and photographs related to Paul Kies which came into Ruth Slonim's possession after his death in 1971.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Paul Philemon Kies was born at Highland, Illinois, in 1891. In 1915 he received a Master of Arts degree in German from the University of Nebraska and a degree in music from Lincoln Musical College. After teaching high school at Goodland, Kansas, Kies accepted a pastorate in Illinois for two years. He graduated from the Chicago Musical College in 1920, and taught English at Penn College in Iowa until 1924. He then accepted a teaching position at the State College of Washington in Pullman, Washington. In 1928 he received a doctorate in English from the University of Chicago. Kies worked at the State College of Washington until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1956. He died at Pullman in 1971.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This small collection consists of correspondence, printed items, and photographs related to Paul Kies which came into Ruth Slonim's possession after his death in 1971. The correspondence in folder 1 includes letters from former students, colleagues, and friends.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
Paul Philemon Kies Papers, 1912-1971 (Cage 736)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in a single series.
Acquisition Information
These materials were donated to the Washington State University Libraries with the papers of Ruth Slonim (MS 2007-10).
Processing Note
This collection was processed in 2009 by Ph.D. candidate Katy Fry.
Related Materials
Paul Philemon Kies Autograph Collection, 1553-1970 (Cage 308)
Paul Philemon Kies Papers, 1908-1970 (Cage 364)
Paul Philemon Kies Photographs, 1950-1970 (PC 28)
"Paul P. Kies: Scholar" Typescript, 1970 January 29 (Cage 4300)
Paul Philemon Kies Currency and Bond Collection, 1769-1865 (Cage 4978)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence (mostly incoming), 1912-1968 |
| 1 | 2 | Articles written by Kies, 1949 and 1951 |
| 1 | 3 | Photographs (6 color slides, mostly of Washington State University), 1951 |
| 1 | 4 | Miscellaneous printed items, 1915-1967 |
| 1 | 5 | Ruth Slonim correspondence (outgoing and incoming) regarding Kies' final illness and death; Slonim's eulogy (typescript); Kies memorial service program; 1971 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Kies, Paul Philemon, 1891-1971 -- Archives
Corporate Names
- Washington State University -- Faculty -- Archives
