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John R. Wendel papers, 1922-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wendel, John R.
Title
John R. Wendel papers
Dates
1922-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
17.75 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 2137
Summary
The John R. Wendel papers (1922-2016) focus on Wendel's teaching career at the University of Arizona from 1967 to the late 1990s. Included in the collection are writings by Wendel and others, correspondence, news articles, publication extracts, notes, newsletters, pamphlets, and other materials, mainly regarding Wendel's teaching of German and the humanities. The collection also includes materials related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and Wendel's father, John Max Wendel. John Wendel (b. 1935) received his B.A. from the University of Utah (1960) and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (1964 and 1966). He served a mission for the LDS Church in Germany from 1955 to 1958.
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, German
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Historical Note

John Wendel (b. 1935) received his B.A. from the University of Utah (1960) and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (1964 and 1966). He served a mission for the LDS Church in Germany from 1955 to 1958.

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Content Description

The John R. Wendel papers (1922-2000) focus on Wendel's teaching career at the University of Arizona from 1967 to the late 1990s. Included in the collection are writings by Wendel and others, correspondence, news articles, publication extracts, notes, newsletters, pamphlets, and other materials, mainly regarding Wendel's teaching of German and the humanities. The collection also includes materials related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and Wendel's father, John Max Wendel.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of John R. Wendel in 2004 and 2018.

Processing Note

Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005.

Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2010.

Addendum processed by William Challis in 2019.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1199).

Related Materials

See also the John Max Wendel papers (ACCN 2191) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • German literature--Study and teaching--Sources

Personal Names

  • Wendel, John R.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Correspondence
  • Newsletters
  • Notes
  • Pamphlets

Finding aid prepared by Lisa DeMille
2005 (last modified: 2010 and 2019)

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