Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Wallace B. Moffett Papers
UA.17.136
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator -
- Moffett, Wallace B.
- Title
- Wallace B. Moffett papers
- ID
- UA.17.136
- Date [inclusive]
- 1877-1966
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 4 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Wallace B. Moffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 21, 1899. In 1922 he received his A.B. from Monmouth College and in 1924 he received his M.A. from the University of Iowa. Moffett was an associate professor of English at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) beginning in 1928, and was the head of the Department of English from October 1,1947 until June 30, 1948 while the actual head of the department was absent. He retired in 1967 from MSU, serving a one-year “consultantship” from July 1, 1968 to July 1, 1969.
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of four folders, containing various materials such as programs and brochures pertaining to Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), an essay most likely written by Wallace B. Moffett, a prospectus on a Mark Twain book, and a copy of a Mark Twain speech. The essay is about Mark Twain’s visit to Lansing in 1871 at Mead’s Hall. The essay is detailed with notes and citation sources.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections June 2009
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Lecture-Concert Series.
Genre(s)
- Brochures
- Programs (Publications)
- Speeches
Personal Name(s)
- Moffett, Lucille
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
“Mark Twain and the Dictionary” by C. Merton Babcock (Prospectus) 1966 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
|
Mark Twain Essay Undated |
F.D. | 2 | ||
|
Mark Twain Miscellaneous Materials 1910, 1959, 1966, Undated |
F.D. | 3 | ||
|
Mark Twain’s “Whittier Birthday Dinner Speech” (copy) 1877 |
F.D. | 4 | ||