Faculty Records (University Of Maine). Professor Randel (William Peirce) Papers

The record group contains papers of William P. Randel. Although Randel was a English professor at the University of Maine, most of the material relates to Randels' writing career particuarly draft manuscripts, both published and unpublished written by Randel.

The record series Miscellaneous Manuscripts, Talks & Research Notes contains draft manuscripts on a range of subjects related to literature and history. Also, in many cases the folders include research and submissions to various publications. There’s also correspondence, research materials, drafts of articles, and copies of Maine legislative documents concerning higher education. There's also reference and research material on a range of subjects including the author Kenneth Roberts collected by Randel in preparation for a possible book about Roberts. Scripts from various lectures and talks given by Randel are included and details of recordings of the lectures available on cassette.

The record series Jane Randel Thesis & Copyright Research Material contain a copy of William’s wife Jane’s master’s thesis and her research on the subject of copyright.

The record series Aging Council Records contains material relating to aging from Randel's involvement in the National Council On Aging's American Issues Forum and Aging Advisory Committee.

The record series on Stephen Crane, Edward Eggleston, Joshua Slocum, and Frederick Delius all contain draft manuscripts, notes, and research material written and curated on the authors by Randel. There's also manuscripts and research on the following subjects related to American history, culture, literature, and architecture: American Centennial & Bicentennial, American Presidents, dissent, changing tastes, American Revolution and Independence, myths and reality, and peace.

The record series Correspondence includes both incoming letters and copies of outgoing letters. Including with various Maine politicians, especially William S. Cohen. It concerns current events of the time including higher education, world affairs, and issues of aging. The record series also contains a letter from Kingsley Amis as well as letters to colleagues, publishers and literary agents.

The record series Biographical & Administrative Records contains copies of Randel’s entries in “Who’s Who” and correspondence regarding the entries, copies of Randel’s resume, and a list of publications of the faculty of UMaine which Randel edited, and lists of University of Maine Committees.

The record series Dead End In Athens includes the manuscript for the mystery entitled "Dead End in Athens" which Randel wrote, but remained unpublished.

The record series Undertow includes a manuscript of the novel entitled "Undertow" which Randel wrote, but remained unpublished.