04. Faculty Papers

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 University,...

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...

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...

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.

Overview This collection contains articles on Kraus, Master Class Brochures, concert notices, papers related to her teaching at TCU, and news releases. The bulk of the papers are dedicated to the 1983 Gala for her retirement and the 1985 Lili Kraus video broadcast.   The collection does not contain Kraus's personal papers.

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The papers range from 1953 through 1979 and document Sherley's research and teaching interests.  The papers include correspondence, lecture materials, and research materials.  Approximately half of the collection is made up of research materials for Sherley's doctoral thesis on portraits of Queen Elizabeth I.  The other half of the collection is made up of lecture notes and other materials related to Sherley's teaching career.

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...

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.