Paula R. Backscheider Papers

Collection

Identifier: 0986

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains research notes, photocopies, and other materials related to Paula Backsheider's research.

Dates

1980s

Creator

Backscheider, Paula R. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Paula R. Backscheider earned a Ph.D. in eighteenth century English Restoration Literature from Purdue University in 1972. She served as a professor at Rollins College and the University of Rochester before joining the Auburn University English Department as a Philpott-Stevens Eminent Scholar. She has written several books on eighteenth century English literature, including a biography of Daniel Defoe.

Extent

6.20 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also repesents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materia;s from the donor to Auburn University Spceial Collections and Archives.