L. Ray Gunn papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2569
Scope and Contents
The L. Ray Gunn papers (1784-2000) consist of correspondence, article and book drafts, published material, subject files, and notes related to Gunn's research about the history of the New York legislature. Gunn is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Utah and a specialist in nineteenth century American political history.
Dates
- 1784-2000
Creator
- Gunn, L. Ray (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this Collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
L. Ray Gunn is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Utah. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Texas Christian University in 1966 and 1968, respectively, and his Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1974. A member of the university faculty since 1974, he served as Associate Chair of the department for five years prior to becoming chair in 1994. He served as department chair for eight years. Gunn specializes in nineteenth century American political history and has published articles on various aspects of economic and political development in New York State and a book entitled, The Decline of Authority: Public Economic Policy and Political Development in New York State, 1800-1860 (Cornell University Press, 1988). He is also the co-editor of a book of readings entitled Perspectives on American Civilization (Ginn Press, 1987; 2nd Edition, 1990). He is a co-author of The Empire State: A History of New York (Cornell University Press, 2001), which was a Main Selection of the History Book Club and a Choice Magazine "Outstanding Academic Book" in 2002.
Extent
11.75 Linear Feet
Abstract
The L. Ray Gunn papers (1784-2000) consist of correspondence, article and book drafts, published material, subject files, and notes related to Gunn's research about the history of the New York legislature. Gunn is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Utah and a specialist in nineteenth century American political history.
Arrangement
Organized in two series: I. Manuscripts; and II. Microfilm.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Dr. L. Ray Gunn in 2010.
Separated Materials
A compact cassette has been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Aaron Curtis in 2011
Creator
- Gunn, L. Ray (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the L. Ray Gunn papers, 1784-2000
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Aaron Curtis
- Date
- © 2011 (last modified: 2020)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu