West Virginia University, Libraries, Dean Robert F. Munn, Material regarding Death and Legacy

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Libraries, Dean Robert F. Munn, Material regarding Death and Legacy, A&M 3051, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Linear Feet 4 in. (1 document case, 1 oversize folder)
Creator:
West Virginia University. Libraries. Dean (Munn, Robert F.)
Abstract:
Material regarding the death and legacy of Robert F. Munn, Dean of West Virginia University Libraries from 1957 to 1986. Collection includes press releases, correspondence, memorial programs, and a funeral register. Also included is the West Virginia University Order of Vandalia medal posthumously awarded to Munn for his achievements as a librarian, scholar of Appalachia, and world-wide consultant on library development. See "Scope and Contents" for further information and addenda.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Libraries, Dean Robert F. Munn, Material regarding Death and Legacy, A&M 3051, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Material regarding the death and legacy of Robert F. Munn, Dean of West Virginia University Libraries from 1957 to 1986. Collection includes press releases announcing Munn's death; correspondence (mainly condolences); memorial programs; and a funeral register. Included in the content of these materials are a number of biographical sketches of Munn's life and career. Also included is the West Virginia University Order of Vandalia medal posthumously awarded to Munn for his achievements as a librarian, scholar of Appalachia, and world-wide consultant on library development.

Addendum of 2004-02-20 (2 pages in 1 folder) contains email correspondence from William Jucksch, who served with Munn during WWII. Jucksch describes their service in the Western Theater in the 71st Infantry Division and wishes to invite Munn to a reunion of their unit. Also contains a response from Penny Pugh (at the time the Head of the Reference Department) informing Jucksch of Munn having passed away.

Addendum of 2009-05-20 (2 items in 1 folder) includes a program and an announcement regarding the Robert F. Munn Undergraduate Library Scholars Award. This award was established in Fall 2008 in honor of Munn's service to the university.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard