Russell Vance Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 200-212

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of some of the research materials Russell Vance used for writing his book, A Portrait of Edinboro, From Private Academy to State College, 1856-1976. Published in 1977, this book is the standard history of the school. In this collection is an eclectic group of papers, nearly all of which are related to the school's history. Contained in this collection are some papers of Margaret Compton. These are mostly notes for class lectures, but there are a few pieces of coorespondences. There is also a small collection of photocopies of newspapers. One of these is the Educational Independent, a paper edited by former school principal Joseph Cooper.

Dates

1861-1976

Creator

Vance, Russell E. (Russell Edward) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to researchers for use in the university archive.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopying with permission of university archivist

Biographical or Historical Information

Dave Obringer

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet

4.00 Items

0.50 Linear Feet

0.30 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Russell Vance Jr., formerly of the Edinboro History Department, was asked to write a history of Edinboro State College. These papers represent some of the research material he collected in the process of researching that project.