Robert M. Gorrell Papers

Robert M. Gorell, a graduate of Cornell University, taught at Deep Springs College, Californika, from 1939 to 1942, and at Indiana University from 1942 to 1945. He joined the English Department of the University of Nevada in 1945, serving as Chairman from 1947 to 1965. Gorrell also served as Dean of the Graduate School, Dean of General University Extension, and Dean of the College of Arts and Science, remaining in that post until becoming Vice President for Academic Affairs in 1976. In 1980, Gorrell received the rank of Professor of English and Vice President for Academic Affairs Emeritus. Collection consists of general correspondence during his tenure in the English department. Also included is correspondence with his publishers, correspondence received from Charlton G. Laird, and a manuscript, A Victorian Adaptation of the Maid's Tragedy, 1946.