Papers, 1924-1985.

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Papers, 1924-1985.

Collection consists of manuscripts, course notes, syllabi, correspondence, publications, research files, and printed materials related to the life and career of UCLA geography professor Joseph E. Spencer. Includes annual reports of the UCLA Dept. of Geography, announcements and minutes of dept. and committee meetings, and various newsletters.

19 boxes (9.5 linear ft.)6 oversize boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7401544

University of California, Los Angeles

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Spencer, J. E. (Joseph Earle), 1907-1984

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Spencer was born near Bolivar, MO, on Sept. 11, 1907; grew up in the San Fernando Valley, CA, and graduated from Burbank High School; BA, geography, UCLA, 1929; Ph. D, geography, UC Berkeley, 1936; worked for the Salt Revenue Administration Ministry of Finance, China, 1932-40; instructor in Geography, UCLA, 1940-42; served in WWII and afterwards returned to UCLA as an asst. professor; became professor of Geography (1953-75) and professor emeritus (1975-84); his fields of expertise were East and ...

University of California, Los Angeles

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Biography Cox was born Jan. 5, 1926 in Fresno, CA; BA, political science, Stanford, 1949; associate for Bill P. Wreden, antiquarian book dealer, San Francisco; MLS, UC Berkeley, 1954; began working at the UCLA library in 1954, serving in gifts and exchange, as head of the Geology Library, and head of circulation (1960-77); compiled and donated Albright library bibliography; Acting Assoc. University Librarian for Public Services, UCLA, 1977-79...