Nathan L. Whetten Papers
Scope and Content
The collection includes Whetten's graduate thesis, some correspondence, reprints of articles he authored and co-authored, and files from his UConn related responsibilities.
Dates
- 1932-1998
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.
Biography
Nathan L. Whetten began his career at the University of Connecticut 1932 as a statistician in the Sociology Department, then located at the Experiment Station. By 1935, he had been promoted to Assistant Profess of Rural Sociology, making full Professor in 1938. In 1940, Whetten was offered the position of Dean of the Graduate School, a position he held until 1970/1971. He traveled and lectured in Mexico and Latin America, publishing a book on Guatmala, Guatamala: The Land and The People. Dr. Whetten died in 1984.
Extent
1.3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Nathan L. Whetten began his career at the University of Connecticut 1932 as a statistician in the Sociology Department, then located at the Experimental Station. In 1940, Whetten was offered the position of Dean of the Graduate School, a position he held until 1970/1971. Dr. Whetten died in 1984.
Acquisition Information
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- Title
- Nathan L. Whetten Papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 2002 March
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
