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Richard S. Sprague Academic Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0475

Scope and Contents

The papers of Professor Richard Sprague concern primarily his research and includes a number of unpublished manuscripts, and notes and correspondence to accompany the manuscripts. Included are materials about Carl Sprinchorn, artist, John Springer, woodsman, George Chapman and Albert Gallatin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956-1990

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice is required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the Library.

Biographical Note

Richard Sprague was born in Corinna, Maine, received his B.A. from the University of Maine in 1949, his M.A. from Yale in 1951 and Ph.D. from Boston University in 1956. He was a professor in the English Department at the University of Maine, Orono from 1956 until his death in 1990.

Extent

4 linear feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The papers of Professor Richard Sprague concern primarily his research and includes a number of unpublished manuscripts, and notes and correspondence to accompany the manuscripts. Included are materials about Carl Sprinchorn, artist, John Springer, woodsman, George Chapman and Albert Gallatin.

Organization and Arrangement

Box 1947 contains personal papers and correspondence, Boxes 1948 and 1949 contain manuscripts and other writing of Richard Sprague. Box 1950 contains papers and correspondence about Carl Sprinchorn.

Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. Richard Sprague, June 1994.

Title
Guide to the Richard S. Sprague Academic Papers
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for uncoded script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library University Archives Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686