Joseph L. Wheeler Papers, 1914-1969
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 44.5 Linear Feet 38 boxes, 6 map folders
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Joseph L. Wheeler Papers, MSS 2017-010, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/MSS_2017-010
Background
- Scope and content:
Correspondence, library surveys, reports, manuscript drafts, policy statements, photographs, architectural drawings, news clippings, and other materials documenting Joseph L. Wheeler's work as librarian, teacher, author, and library consultant.
- Biographical / historical:
Joseph L. Wheeler held positions at many libraries, including Jacksonville (Florida) Public Library, 1911-1912; Los Angeles Public Library, 1912-1915; Youngstown (Ohio) Public Library, 1915-1926; Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1926-1945; and Castleton State College Library, 1969.
Wheeler worked as a library consultant from 1925 to 1970. He passed away on December 5, 1970.
- Custodial history:
Presented to FSU School of Library Science in 1971.
Moved to FSU Special Collections & Archives in 2017.
- Physical facet:
- Total extent
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Joseph L. Wheeler Papers, MSS 2017-010, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/MSS_2017-010
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
