Title

John W. Cummins Collection

Collection Number

RG12.2017.002

Repository

Chatham University

Extent

2.0 cubic feet

Date

1953-1989

Abstract

John W. Cummins was a professor of English at Chatham College from 1954-1985.  He specialized in 19 th century British literature and life and focused his scholarship and teaching in these areas.  The John W. Cummins Collection consists of documents that chronicle teaching and life on the Chatham Campus from 1954-1989.  Materials include information on curriculum, administrative processes, correspondence, and professional development activities in which Cummins participated.

creator

Cummins, John W., 1920-2006

Author

Finding aid prepared by Jamie Peretich.

Publisher

Chatham University

Address

Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
412-365-1212
jkmref@chatham.edu

Date

November 2018

Biographical Information:

John W. Cummins was a professor of English at Chatham College from 1954-1985. His research focused primarily on 18 th and 19 th century literature. At Chatham, Cummins served as an advisor on the Minor Bird, participated in theater productions, and became the chairperson of the English Department and the Buhl Professor of English in 1987. After retiring from teaching, Cummins held the position of archival project director until his final retirement in 1993. He passed away on December 21, 2006.

Custodial History:

Materials were identified in the archives in May of 2007.

Conditions Governing Access:

The John W. Cummins Collection is open for research. Three folders containing faculty evaluations are restricted.

Preferred Citation:

John W. Cummins Collection, 1953-1989, RG12.2017.002, Chatham University ARchives & Special Collections.

Arrangement of Materials:

Series I. Personal Information and Research

Series II. Administrative Activities

Series III. Course Materials

Scope and Contents

The John W. Cummins Collection consists of records of his life and work at Chatham College from the 1950s through the 1980s.   Materials include newspaper clippings, correspondence, professional development information, materials related to teaching such as syllabi and tests, speeches, and letters of recommendation.

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