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Summary

Abstract

The collection consists of two letters (and a copy of one letter, annotated differently) from Burke to Carol Sams.

Dates

  • Creation: 1976

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet

Background

Biographical / Historical

Kenneth Burke, well-known as a twentieth-century literary critic and philosopher of language, was especially influential in areas of rhetorical, cultural, and communication studies.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two letters (and a copy of one letter, annotated differently) from Burke to Carol Sams discussing approaches to editing the typescript, "Toward Looking Back," and the typescript, with four addenda, which he submitted for publication to her as assistant editor of The Journal of General Education.

Physical Location

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Kenneth Burke letters to Carol Price Sams, and manuscript was a gift of Caroline Eckhardt, 1982, 1990.

General

Housed in box with Kenneth Burke Letters to Henry W. Sams, and manuscript, 1953-1976, 8629.

Using These Materials

Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections
Contact:
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

Access Restrictions

For information on accessing this collection please contact the Special Collections Research Services Unit at spcollections@psu.edu.

Copyright Notice

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Kenneth Burke letters to Carol Price Sams, and manuscript, 08648, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Kenneth Burke letters to Carol Price Sams, and manuscript
Status
Minimal Record
Author
Special Collections staff
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021: Lexy deGraffenreid revised the Finding Aid Status and revised standard notes to current standard.