Dr. J. Don Vann Manuscript Collection, 1963-2007
By Bridgett Tanner
Collection Overview
Title: |
Dr. J. Don Vann Manuscript Collection, 1963-2007![]() |
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ID: | 01/ AR0809 |
Primary Creator: | Vann, J. Don (Jerry Don), 1938- |
Extent: | 9.0 Boxes |
Arrangement: |
Collection is arranged in 2 series that are further arranged into subseries. Series 1 contains materials pertaining to Dr. Vann's professional career. Series 2 contains materials pertaining to Dr. Vann's interest in Charles Dicken's life and works. Subseries are arranged according to subject and material type. Series 1: Subseries1: Box 2 is a previously existing arrangement. The arrangement was maintained with the exception of Folder 7 which was moved to Series 1: Subseries 1: Box 3: Folder 5. |
Languages: | English |
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection documents the activities of Dr. J. Don Vann, a University of North Texas Professor Emeritus in English and noted Dickens enthusiast. Included within the collection are materials pertaining to Dr. Vann's professional activities as a researcher, writer, and editor specializing in Victorian periodical research including manuscripts, correspondence, and notes for numerous scholarly articles and the book publications Victorian periodicals: a guide to research; Victorian novels in serial; and Periodicals of Queen Victoria's Empire: an exploration. His academic career as a University of North Texas Professor Emeritus in English and involvement with the Friends of the North Texas State University Libraries are documented through correspondence, clippings, syllabi, travel vouchers, and programs.
Also included within the collection are materials related to Dr. Vann's lifelong passion for Charles Dickens. His involvement with the Dickens Fellowship-including his founding of the Denton chapter-is reflected through correspondence, newsletters, program calendars, clippings, brochures, membership cards, and other materials. Other Dickens related materials not associated with the Dickens Fellowship are also contained including correspondence, memorabilia, brochures, clippings, and flyers.
Collection Historical Note
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Administrative Information
Repository: | University of North Texas Special Collections |
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Acquisition Source: | Dr. J. Don and Dolores Vann |
Acquisition Method: | This collection was donated in installments as gifts by Dr. J. Don and Dolores Vann. |
Related Materials: | Related materials documenting Dr. J. Don Vann's interest in book collecting and Victorian literature may be found in the Vann Victorian Collection of the University of North Texas Libraries Special Collections. For more information please see https://exhibits.library.unt.edu/vann-victorian. |
Preferred Citation: | Dr. J. Don Vann Manuscript Collection, University of North Texas Special Collections |
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