James Jerome Parsons Papers, 1966-1996

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Summary

Creators:
Parsons, James Jerome
Abstract:
Collection consists of personal, professional and academic incoming correspondence for James Jerome Parsons. Also included are reviews by and of Parsons’ work.
Extent:
3 cartons 3.6 linear feet
Language:
Collection materials are in English

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of personal, professional and academic incoming correspondence for James Jerome Parsons. Also included are reviews written by Parsons as well as reviews of his work written by others.

Collection is in both alphabetical order (when folders are ordered by name of author) and chronological order in folders that do not hold content written by a specific author. Most documents are typed and dated.

Biographical / historical:

James J. Parsons was born on November 15, 1915 in Cortland, New York. When he was 13, his family relocated to Monrovia, California. After graduating high school, Parsons enrolled at Pasadena Junior College before transferring to UC Berkeley, from which he recieived an AB in econimics (1937) and an M.A. in Geography (1939). He was drafted into the Army in 1941 and worked as an airphoto analyst in New Caledonia before returning to Berkeley to complete his PhD in Geography (1948).

Parsons’ professorial career began as an assistant professor until he was promoted to the position of Associate Professor (1952-1960), then to Professor (1960-1986) and Professor Emeritus (1986-1997).

Acquisition information:
The James Jerome Parsons papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Betty Parsons on Dec. 20, 2002.
Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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