Papers of Paul Engle, 1929-1988.

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Papers of Paul Engle, 1929-1988.

The papers of Paul Engle consist of 70.5 linear feet of records dating from approximately 1929 to 1988 and were transferred to the Special Collections Department at the time of his death in 1991. They document Engle's literary accomplishments, as well as his personal, professional and community interests. The papers are divided into six series: personal material, professional papers, correspondence, writings, workshops, and student works.

72.0 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7108950

University of Iowa Libraries

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University of Iowa. Interfraternity Council

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