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Dorothy Dakin Papers, 1934-1960

Overview of the Collection

Title
Dorothy Dakin Papers
Dates
1934-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 92 (collection)
Summary
Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, clippings, addresses, essays and other papers regarding the teaching of English at Washington State University. Also includes Dorothy Dakin's publications; and student entries to Atlantic Monthly student contests between 1946 and 1951.
Repository
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Dorothy Dakin (1897-1961) was an author and Associate Professor of English at Washington State University.

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Content Description

This collection consists of: correspondence, memoranda, minutes, clippings, addresses, essays and other papers regarding the teaching of English and Dorothy Dakin's publications; also student essays, stories and poems entered in the Atlantic Monthly student contests, 1946-1953.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Dorothy Dakin Papers, 1934-1960

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Related Materials

Eleanor Roosevelt Letter, 1959 May 5, New York, to Dorothy Dakin, Pullman, Washington (Cage 4096)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Miscellaneous- photographs, correspondence, publications, newspaper clippings
    Dates: 1938-1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Informing the Public
    Dates: 1958-1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Publications, personal speeches, correspondence, newspaper clippings
    Dates: 1936-1958
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: English council: state-national, correspondence, newspaper clippings
    Dates: 1934-1945
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: "Mastery of the Sentence," correspondence
    Dates: 1952-1959
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Student papers, publications, newspaper clippings
    Dates: 1946-1953
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Adventure Limited
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7

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Subject Terms

  • College prose, American -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Manuscripts
  • English language -- Study and teaching -- Washington (State) -- Pullman

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Manuscripts
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