John H. McGinnis papers, 1864-1960, bulk 1920-1960.

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McGinnis, John H. John H. McGinnis papers, 1864-1960, bulk 1920-1960.

John H. McGinnis papers, 1864-1960, bulk 1920-1960.

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John Hathaway McGinnis (1883-1960) was an English professor at Southern Methodist University from its founding in 1915 to his retirement in 1954. John H. McGinnis was an important editor for the Southwest Review in its early years at SMU. McGinnis edited the Southwest Review for nearly twenty years, from 1924 to 1942. He was the founding editor of the Dallas Morning News book page, beginning in 1916, editing the book page until his retirement in 1948. McGinnis also helped found the SMU Press in 1937. His papers include daily correspondence with his wife, Grace McGinnis, letters of congratulations upon his retirement, and miscellaneous correspondence. Included in this collection is correspondence with many prominent Texans such as J. Frank Dobie, Charles W. Ferguson, O'Neil Ford, Lon Tinkle, and Walter Prescott Webb.

2 boxes (1 linear foot)

Southern Methodist University DeGolyer Library