Miles L. Hanley collection, 1918-1954, Date acquired: 06/24/1980
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hanley, Miles L. (Miles Laurence )
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of the professional papers of Miles L. Hanley, a scholar of language studies and linguistics.
- Extent:
- 8.76 Linear Feet
- 21 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Miles Lawrence Hanley collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection consists of materials on language studies and linguistics, correspondence, notes, recommendation letters, pronunciation suggestions, miscellaneous rime studies, and research projects conducted at the University of Wisconsin.
- Biographical / historical:
With an interest in language and linguistics, Miles Laurence Hanley became an instructor at the University of Texas in 1919, moved to Harvard in 1923 to study and teach, then settled at the University of Wisconsin where he taught English. In 1933, while on a leave of absence, he taught at Yale and collaborated with Hans Kurath, Bernard Bloch, and Marcus Lee Hansen on the Linguistic Atlas of New England. He wrote many scientific articles, abstracts, and reviews related to language study. He also actively participated in the Works Projects Administration, the National Youth Administration, and other national organizations. He died in 1954.
Note written by LH, 2005.
- Acquisition information:
Dr. H.M. Truby
Donation.
- Arrangement:
Alphabetically by subject.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Miles Lawrence Hanley collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
