Teaching correspondence with Edward Younger, 1952-1972
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: 1952-1972
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use except for Box 13 which contains personal identification numbers and private financial information.
Extent
0.04 Cubic Feet (One folder in Box three.)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States