John Rothwell Slater papers

Collection

Identifier: A.S63

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

John Rothwell Slater was born on March 14, 1872 in Marion, Virginia. He graduated from Harvard University in 1894 and then attended Newton Theological Institute. He received a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1898 and his Ph.D. in 1904 from the University of Chicago. He was the managing editor of The World Today in Chicago until 1905 when he came to the University of Rochester as an assistant professor of English. In 1908 he became a full professor and head of the English Department, a position he held until his retirement in 1942. Dr. Slater died on June 22, 1965. The inscriptions on the interior and exterior of Rush Rhees Library are Slater's work. More information about Slater's long career at the University is available in Arthur May's History of the University of Rochester.

Scope and Contents

The John Rothwell Slater Papers consist primarily of Slater's writings, mostly typewritten copies and newspaper clippings. The order of the articles and book reviews in Box 3 (binders and envelope) was arranged by Dr. Slater himself, who planned to publish his works under the title Obiter Dicta.

Creator

Slater, John Rothwell, 1872-1965 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1905-1965

Language of Materials

English

Extent

6 box(es) (6 boxes, 1 package)

Access

The John Rothwell Slater Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Box 6 of the collection was donated by Roberta Elliott and Charles Wantman in September 2006.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], John Rothwell Slater Papers, A.S63, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester