By Bonnie K. Northcutt
Collection Overview
Title: Presley M. Grise Papers, 1931-1978
Creator: Grise, Presley M. (1894-1981)
Extent: 0.22 Cubic Feet
Date Acquired: 11/23/1981
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Most of the material dates from Grise's tenure as a teacher at Model High School and a teacher and department head at Eastern Kentucky University's English and Language Departments. Most of the papers touch upon some facet of his work in these departments. Some exceptions are: letters to the editors of various newspapers, program folders, and some inter-university correspondence. These papers also prove interesting to study in terms of the effects of the Depression and World War II upon the University. There is evidence of economic strain, a drop in enrollment, a smaller faculty, a lack of equipment, and small salaries.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Source:
Grise, Stella L.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Barcode: 31234013798390
- Folder 1: Correspondence, March 24, 1931 - April 1, 1948
- Also contains a letter from Paul G. Blazer, chairman of the Campaign for A Kentucky Constitutional Convention asking for Grise's support.
- Folder 2: Correspondence, September 7, 1950 - November 19, 1959
- Folder 3: Correspondence, January 4, 1960 - November 19, 1962
- Folder 4: Correspondence, February 8, 1963 - May 20, 1965
- Folder 5: Correspondence, January 13, 1966 - Summer 1978
- Also contains a copy of a letter from Jesse Stuart, noted Kentucky author, to Carl Sword - a student of Grise's. It is in reference to a letter Sword sent Stuart asking questions about his life and education.
- Folder 6: Correspondence, Undated