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     MANUSCRIPTS and ARCHIVAL MATERIAL

Teaching and consulting, 1946-2011

 Series
Identifier: 2

Scope and Contents

Dr. Burnette correspondence with history professors and academics at state and private universities about teaching jobs, education, and history. There are also personal letters with colleagues and friends including James Southall Wilson, Edward Younger, John Cook Wyllie, C. J. Bishko, Douglas Southall Freeman, Harry F. Byrd, Thomas T. Hammond, Thomas P. Abernethy, and William Haygood.

Edward Younger was trying to help Dr. Burnette find a position in Virginia, including the University of Virginia. Burnette met with President Edgar F. Shannon to discuss establishing a publication press for the University.

Dates

  • Creation: 1946-2011

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use except for Box 13 which contains personal identification numbers and private financial information.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (One document box.)

Language of Materials

English

Separated Materials

Some materials have been removed to a restricted box because they have identification numbers or financial information.

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States