Halford Ross Ryan Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the handwritten and the typed drafts of Mr. Ryan's book Persuasive Advocacy. It also includes rough drafts and information used for his article on Harry S. Truman and his book American Orators of the 20th Century. It includes galleys of his book American Orators Before 1900.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1985 - 1993
Creator
- Ryan, Halford Ross (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
Biographical / Historical
Halford Ryan has been a professor of English and later public speaking at Washington and Lee University since 1970.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the author.
Subject
- Truman, Harry S. (Person)
- Washington and Lee University (Organization)
Topical
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Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository