Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Robert L. Wright Papers
UA.17.152
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Wright, Robert L., 1920-
- Title
- Robert L. Wright papers
- ID
- UA.17.152
- Date [inclusive]
- 1948-1963
- Extent
- 0.5 Cubic feet
- 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
Robert L. Wright was born on May 23, 1920 in Connersville, Indiana. He graduated from Defiance College in 1943 with a Bachelor's degree in English. His first position at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) came in 1948 as an assistant professor in Written and Spoken English. Later, he became the director of the Writing Clinic at MSC and an assistant professor in Communication Skills. In 1957 he became an associate professor of American Thought and Language in 1957, and later a full-time professor in the department. In 1962, he became a professor in Comparative Literature as well. He stayed at the university as a professor until 1986.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains papers relating to courses taught by Robert L. Wright at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University from 1948 to 1963. In particular, there are several annual reports relating to writing and other communication skills. There is also an analysis of a questionnaire given to undergraduate students regarding their reactions to Basic College courses.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections May 2016
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
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. Department of American Thought and Language.
Genre(s)
- Annual reports
- Brochures
- Course materials
- Reports
Subject(s)
- Communication -- Study and teaching
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
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ATL Course Outlines, With the Original Curriculum Committee Comments February 7, 1963 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
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Annual Report Departmental Committees and Improvement Services 1953-1954 |
F.D. | 2 | ||
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Annual Report Departmental Committees and Improvement Services 1954-1955 |
F.D. | 3 | ||
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Department of Communication Skills, Listening Training Brochure: Basic 112, 113 Winter, Spring, 1955 |
F.D. | 4 | ||
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Reactions to Basic College Courses |
F.D. | 5 | ||
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Report of Survey of Attitudes Toward Communication Skills September 9, 1955 |
F.D. | 6 | ||
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Writing Clinic Reports 1948-1951 |
F.D. | 7 | ||