George W. Dell Papers
Scope and Contents
The papers of George W. Dell primarily document his research for a biography of Robert Maynard Hutchins (Oberlin College Honorary War Membership, 1919). In addition to interviews conducted by Dell, the collection includes various newspaper clippings and articles, correspondence with and regarding Robert Hutchins, speeches given by Hutchins, and related writings, notes, and articles. See the inventory for information concerning the speeches and writings.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1995, undated
- Other: Date acquired: 1994 June 20
Creator
- Dell, George W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some restrictions may apply, as noted in series descriptions and inventory.
Biographical or Historical Information
George W. Dell was born July 9, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Hinton Iowa High School in 1944 and joined the Army Air Corps, serving from 1946-1947. George Dell majored in Speech at Los Angeles City College and earned his AA in 1949. He attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a BS in Education in 1951, an MA in 1955, and a PhD in Speech in 1960. He served as a Speech Correctionalist in the Los Angeles Elementary Schools during the years 1951-1955, and as an instructor at Los Angeles City College from 1955-1959. George W. Dell was Professor of Speech and Communication Studies at San Francisco State University from 1961-86. George Dell was Professor Emeritus at San Francisco State University and resided in Calistoga, California. He died on September 2, 2003.
Sources Consulted
Biographical information provided by George W. Dell. Additional information is located on the San Francisco State University website.
Extent
1.60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Method of Acquisition
The George W. Dell papers were received in two accessions from Dell in 1994 and 1998 (1994/46, 1998/147).
Accruals and Additions
Accession Nos: 1994/46, 1998/147.
- Title
- George W. Dell Papers Finding Guide
- Author
- Archives staff
- Date
- 2005 March 1
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2005 March: Processed by Archives staff. Revised by Archives staff.
- 2006 October 26: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2025: Prepared for migration by Emily Rebmann.
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
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