Nagel, Paul C., papers A Guide to the Paul C. Nagel papers, 1946-1993 M 255 A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Collection number M 255

A Guide to the Paul C. Nagel papers, 1946-1993 M 255

A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Collection number M 255


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Carrie Allegretto

Repository
VCU James Branch Cabell Library
Identification
M 255
Title
Paul C. Nagel papers 1946-1993
Quantity
25 Linear Feet
Creator
Nagel, Paul C., 1926-2011
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

The correspondence files are restricted until 2012 unless the researcher has written permission from Dr. Nagel or his executor.

Preferred Citation

Paul C. Nagel papers, Collection # M 255, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.


Biographical / Historical

Paul C. Nagel (1926-2011), a native of Missouri, was a historian and biographer. He was best known for his work on the Adams and Lee families. Nagel taught history at the University of Kentucky and later served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In 1969, he became the vice president for academic affairs at the University of Missouri. In 1980, he moved to Virginia to become the director of the Virginia Historical Society. He left that position in 1985 to write full time.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains materials relating to Dr. Nagel's professional and literary career including teaching, administration and drafts of his books. The bulk of the collection relates to the development, research and publication of Nagel's work on the Adams and Lee families.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged alphabetically within each series. Series I -- Lecture and Teaching Materials ; Series II -- Descent from Glory ; Series III -- Other Papers, Books and Speeches by Nagel ; Series IV -- Articles by Others sent to PCN ; Series V -- Reviews ; Series VI -- Correspondence ; Series VII -- The Adams Women ; Series VIII -- George Caleb Bingham ; Series IX -- Lee Book ; Restricted Correspondence.

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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series I-Lecture and Teaching Materials
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Series II- Descent from Glory
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Series III-Other Papers, Books, and Speeches by Nagel
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Series IV-Articles People Have Written and Sent to Nagel
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Series V-Reviews
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Series VI-Correspondence
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Series VII--Adams Women
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Series VIII--George Caleb Bingham
Scope and Contents

Manuscript sources were used in Salt Lake City in March 1988 in the creation of this essay.

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Series IX--Lee Book
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