David McKain papers, 1964-1995.

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David McKain papers, 1964-1995.

The bulk of the David McKain papers contain manuscripts of edited and unedited written works. The remainder of the collection is professional correspondence and related documents. The collection includes materials from 1964- 1995.

3 linear ft.

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University of Connecticut.

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In 1931, the faculty of the University of Connecticut voted to offer comprehensive examinations in most degree programs to graduating seniors, and outgrowth of a report to the Committee on the Study of Honors (11/6/1930). The departments reported the results of the examinations and their recommendations to the Registrar and the Committees on Scholastic Standing and Degrees with Distinction. Degrees would then be awarded without distinction, with distinction or with highest distinction. The progr...

McKain, David W.

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Award winning author and educator, McKain grew up in rural Pennsylvannia and attended the University of Connecticut. After a brief stint working for Holt, Rinehart & Winston and McGraw-Hill, McKain returned to the University of Connecticut to pursue his doctorate, which he completed in 1969. McKain is a retired University of Connecticut (at Avery Point) faculty member and he also served as a visiting professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989. From the description of D...