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Charles H. Walters Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS048

Scope and Contents

This collection is largely composed of summaries and class preparation materials from Charles H. Walters dealing with speech and debate. Dr. Walters was a professor of speech at Butler University. Most of the materials are typed up summations of texts by writers such as John Dewey, John Rush, Roy C. Scafe, and others and delve into philosophies of rhetoric, argumentation, and the art of public speaking. The collection also includes a 1938 book by Charles H. Walters and L. Gray Burdin entitled “Communicative Speech, volume 1.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1928 - 1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Biographical Note

Charles H. Walters (1902-1957) was a Butler University professor who taught speech, speech pathology, and phonetics from 1929 until his death in 1957. During his time at Butler, he also served as the head of the speech division of the English department. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and received his A.B. from Wayne University and his A.M. from the University of Wisconsin.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of summaries and class preparation materials from Charles H. Walters, mainly pertaining to speech and debate. Dr. Walters was a professor of speech at Butler University.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Butler University Speech Department donated this collection to Butler University Libraries circa 1991 (Accession Number 1991-007). Materials were found in a storage area and then transferred to the Irwin Library.

Related Materials

UA 00.002 Butler University Biography Files, Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives, Irwin Library, Butler University.

Title
Guide to the Charles H. Walters Papers
Author
By Erika Kovach, December 2023 Original inventory by Rare Books & Special Collections staff, March 1992
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
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