Trudy McMurrin papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2672

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Trudy McMurrin papers (1964-2007) contain correspondence, administrative files and manuscripts compiled during McMurrin's tenure as an editor for various authors and presses.

Dates

1964-2007

Creator

McMurrin, Trudy (Person)

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 Note

Trudy McMurrin (1945-2009) was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned a B.A. at the University of Utah, majoring in history and philosophy. Daughter of renowned philosopher Sterling McMurrin, Trudy got her start in publishing in 1965 as a proofreader for the University of Utah Printing Services. Over the course of her career, McMurrin worked in a number of distinguished positions including Editor-in-Chief of the University of Utah Press and Director of the Southern Methodist University Press. She edited the work of many writers in an array of disciplines and was an active participant in both regional and national publishing organizations. Trudy McMurrin died in March 2009.

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Trudy McMurrin papers (1964-2007) contain correspondence, administrative files and manuscripts compiled during McMurrin's tenure as an editor for various authors and presses.