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04. Faculty Papers

 Record Group
Identifier: 04

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Ben Procter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 151
Scope and Contents Correspondence, photographs, collected research, notes, manuscripts, interviews, book drafts, and lecture notes document the scholarly career of Dr. Ben Procter.  The material dates from 1840 through 2006 and covers Dr. Procter's major areas of scholarly interest, William Randolph Hearst, the Texas Rangers (law enforcement agency), and John H. Reagan, Postmaster General of the Confederate States of America.  Also part of the collection are class notes from Procter's time at Harvard...
Dates: 1840-2007

Cecil B. Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 18
Collection Scope and Content Summary

Correspondence, course material, office files, photographs, and writings document the life and career of TCU English professor Cecil Williams, between 1925 and 1972. The bulk of the material covers the years 1939-1959. The writings make up the majority of the collection and include drafts of stories and articles published by Williams.

Most of the papers document his career before arriving at Texas Christian University.

Dates: 1925-1972; Majority of material found in 1939-1959

David Grant Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-238
Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records document the university service of Professor Emeritus David Grant from 1983 through 2020. While on the faculty of TCU, Dr. Grant served on the Core Curriculum Review, the Academic Excellence Committee, and in the Faculty Senate, where he served on the Excellence subcommittee. The records were stored in binders and have been transferred to folders and boxes. Dr. Grant donated the materials to Special Collections upon his...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1983 - 2020

Henry B. Hardt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 104
Scope and Contents The papers include materials related to Hardt’s career as a chemistry professor and to his service as a college athletic administrator. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, transcripts of Hardt’s talks, and a few samples of his publications. Roughly half of the papers relate to Hardt’s involvement in college athletics. Materials included in the athletics administration folders document Hardt’s involvement with the SSA...
Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Henry C. Kelly Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 105
Collection Scope and Content Summary The strength of the papers is the documentation of Kelly's professional career at TCU.  The collection documents Kelly's scholarly activities, especially in the areas of researching and teaching.  The papers reflect Kelly's dedication to TCU and to the field of chemistry.  Roughly a quarter of the papers consist of course materials, including tests and notes from courses taught at TCU.  Another quarter consists of grant-related proposals and research.  This material includes a list of the...
Dates: 1964-2004

James Standifer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 20
Summary

The papers mostly consist of his instruction in both physical education, safety in schools, and driver’s education from 1957 through 1978. These are correspondence, curriculum, student records, and speeches and lectures given on these subjects. He also has records from working with the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association and the Texas Safety Association. The papers are divided into three series: Driver’s Education, Physical Education, and Subject Files.

Dates: 1958-1978, Inclusive; 1962-1968, Bulk

Lili Kraus Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 128
Collection Scope and Content Summary The collection includes articles, newspaper clippings, and news releases related to her career. The collection also contains master class brochures, concert notices, and papers related to Kraus' teaching at TCU. The bulk of the material concerns the preparation for the 1983 gala TCU hosted in her honor and the production of the Lili Kraus video broadcast. Gala budget sheets, invitations, speeches, scripts, and publicity plans are all included. The broadcast information includes news...
Dates: 1968-1986; Majority of material found in 1968-1986 inclusive, 1968-1983

Lorraine Sherley Papers, 1953-1979.

 Collection — Box 1-6
Identifier: MS 9
Scope and Contents The papers range from 1953 through 1979 and document Sherley's research and teaching interests.  The papers include correspondence, lecture materials, and research materials.  The vast majority of the correspondence relates to Sherley's research on Queen Elizabeth I and was written circa 1954, when Sherley lived in England. Approximately half of the collection is made up of research materials for Sherley's doctoral thesis on portraits of Queen Elizabeth. The other half of the...
Dates: 1953-1979

Mabel Major papers, 1823-1974 (inclusive), 1920-1970 (bulk).

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3
Collection Scope and Content Summary The papers document the writing and teaching career of Mabel Major. The papers consist of Major's published and unpublished writings as well as correspondence, research material, and course material. Included in the papers is correspondence regarding and drafts of Southwest Heritage: A Literary History with Bibliography, which Major co-authored with Rebecca W. Smith and T.M. Pearce. Further research material about poet and playwright Frank J. Desprez and...
Dates: 1823-1974

Paul F. Boller, Jr. Papers

 Series
Identifier: MS101
Scope and Content

The papers document the life and career of Paul Boller. The papers consist of materials related to Boller’s published and unpublished writings, as well as professional correspondence, research material, and course material. Included in the papers are personal correspondence and diaries that provide an insight into Boller’s private life, as well as promotional material for his written works.

Dates: 1887-2010 (inclusive), 1948-2004 (bulk). ; 1948 - 2004

Ralph Guenther Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 148
Abstract

The papers consist of published works of music, arrangements, and unpublished compositions by Ralph Guenther from the years 1939 through 1996. The items are arranged alphabetically by the title of the composition.

Dates: 1939 -1996, and undated

Rebecca Smith Lee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 123
Abstract

Correspondence, typescripts of plays, book reviews, and reprints of articles from various literary journals. A large portion of the material is correspondence during her time as president of the Texas Institute of Letters.

Dates: 1924-1970

Ron Shirey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 143
Abstract

The papers include programs and other materials related to his years as choral director for TCU, University Christian Church, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Series I. includes video and audio recordings from various concerts. Series II. Includes ephemera, correspondence, class material, newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, and other assorted material There are quite a few programs from TCU concerts and programs from non TCU venues.

Dates: 1950-2010; Majority of material found in 1950-2010 inclusive, 1980-2008

Ronald B. Flowers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS10
Summary

The papers document the career of Ronald B. Flowers as a professor of Religion-Studies at Texas Christian University. The papers include Flowers’ published and unpublished writings, correspondence, and various documents relating to his teaching career. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Dates: 1966 - 2003

Sherrie Reynolds Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 150
Abstract

This collection contains research, interviews, and audiovisual materials collected by Sherrie Reynolds and her staff for the TCU Story project and for the book Arms of God: the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, 2011.

Dates: 1835-2013; Majority of material found in 2005-2006

Stanley Trachtenberg Papers, 1953-1995 (inclusive).

 Collection
Identifier: MS 106
Abstract

The papers include correspondence, course material, and writings.

Dates: 1953-1995

William Curtis Nunn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 140
Abstract

The collection includes photocopies and typescripts of Civil War related materials.

Dates: 1852-1871; 1960, 1965

William Jackson Hammond papers, 1822-1965 (inclusive), 1934-1964 (bulk).

 Collection
Identifier: MS17
Scope and Contents

Hammond collected a substantial amount of materials related to his personal and political interests. The papers reflect Hammond's academic and political activities and the broad scope of his personal interests. The collection consists of items related to university and city affairs and includes correspondence, newspapers and newspaper clippings, course materials, writings, speeches, and documents from various clubs and associations.

Dates: 1822-1965