James V. Carmichael Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the academic materials and the personal collection of James V. Carmichael. It includes vintage women’s clothing and accessories such as dresses, hats, purses, and jewelry. The primary date range for the collection is 1900-2020.
Dates
- 1900 - 2020
Creator
- Carmichael, James (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information. Please see our Sensitive Materials Statement.
Biographical / Historical
James V. Carmichael Jr. (1946-) is a professor emeritus, scholar and collector. Born in Marietta, Georgia, Carmichael obtained his Masters in Librarianship and PhD. in Information and Library Science at Emory University and UNC Chapel Hill respectively. His scholarly works focused on the history of southern libraries, the 1950s and 1960s emergence of gay librarianship, and gender roles relating to social and professional spaces. He is also a collector of vintage women’s clothing and accessories.
Extent
18 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
James V. Carmichael Jr. (1946-) is a professor emeritus, scholar and collector. Born in Marietta, Georgia, Carmichael obtained his Masters in Librarianship and PhD. in Information and Library Science at Emory University and UNC Chapel Hill respectively.
Arrangement
The James V. Carmichael Collection is arranged into 2 series. The series within the collection include: Series 1: Biographic Information Series 2: Clothing and Accessories
Arrangement
The collection is separated into 2 series: clothing & accessories and academic materials. Carmichael's collection is arranged according to subject. The series within the collection include: Series I: Clothing and Accessories; Series 2: Academic Materials
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by James V. Carmichael.
Accruals
2 linear feet of personal papers was donated by Dr. Carmichael on April 7, 2011. Textiles and accessories were donated March 10, 2020. Awards and plaques were donated on November 13, 2020. Two hats were donated January 7, 2021.
Offensive Language Statement
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Processing Information
The collection was processed by Sarah-Esther Belinga.
Source
- Carmichael, James (Donor, Person)
- Title
- James V. Carmichael Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Revision Statements
- 5/5/2021: Box numbers and locations were added by Stacey Krim.
Repository Details
Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository