MSS 27

Pendell, Lucille Hunt, 1902-1981
Papers of Lucille H. Pendell, 1948-1972

Gallaudet University Archives.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.: MSS 27
Creator:
Title: Papers of Lucille H. Pendell, 1948-1972.
Quantity: 1.0 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)
Abstract:
Note: This document last updated 2006 January 6.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: Lucille Hunt Pendell donated her papers to the Gallaudet University Archives in 1972.
Processed by: Carie Lyn Kelly. 1984 September 25.
Processing Note:
Conditions on Use and Access: This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

Related Material in the Archives:

The archives has numerous materials related to Pendell. Please see ALADIN for a complete listing.

Films

·         Groundbreaking for the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library [motion picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Film 16-6

Photographs

·         Kelly H. Stevens [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

·         Lloyd Quinerly [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits.

·         Photograph album of John V. Wurdemann [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Photograph Album AL 52.

·         Lucille Pendell [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

Scrapbooks

·         Scrapbook of Gallaudet College News Items.  Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Scrapbook Album 9.

 

Small Manuscripts

·         Papers, Margaret Elizabeth Daniels, 1964-1979. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

·         Papers, Marie E. K. Fisher, 1963-1964. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

·         Papers, Mina B. Caselli, 1963-1968. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

·         Papers, Leon Auerbach, 1961-1967. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

Vertical Files

·         Lucille H. Pendell.  Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical.

Biographical Sketch

1902                       Jan. 17, born in Hennessey, Oklahoma

1912-1921               Teacher; Sharon, Oklahoma

1922-1923               Teacher at secondary level; Supply, Oklahoma

1925                       Received B.A. degree in Education, Oklahoma State University

1925-1926               Documents Librarian, Oklahoma State University

1926-1931               Archivist, War Records Office. National Archives

1930                       Received M.A. degree in History. Oklahoma State University

1943-1947               Librarian and Assistant Professor, Gallaudet College

1947-1955               Associate Professor, Gallaudet College

1949                       Received B.S. degree in Library Science, Catholic University

1950                       Initiated Field Training Program for the Department, Gallaudet College

1950-1951               Received Rockefeller Fellowship for Archival Research

1972                       June 30, Retired as Head Librarian of the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library

1981                       April 5, died of Leukemia at age 79

Professional Affiliations

American Association of University Professors

American Library Association

Beta Phi Mu

Catholic University Library School Alumni Association

Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf

Delta Zeta

District of Columbia Library Association

Kappa Delta Pi

Scope and Content

The Lucille H. Pendell Papers, consist of 2,000 pages of correspondence and manuscripts of Lucille Hunt Pendell, who served as librarian at Gallaudet College for more than 25 years.

The majority of the papers are dated from the mid 1950's and mid 1960's, and reflect Pendell's interests and activities while at Gallaudet College.

Lucille Pendell came to Gallaudet College in 1943 as Librarian and Assistant Professor in the Library Science Department. She was very involved in Gallaudet and published several articles relating to her profession. Included in the collection are the articles, "Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library - Gallaudet College, Kendall Green" and "Library Service to the Deaf", as well as correspondence relating to these articles and descriptions of the contents, function and purpose of the library.

Miss Pendell also was asked on numerous occasions to review books and articles associated with both library services and deafness. Pendell's reviews, as well as letters requesting the reviews, are included among her papers.

On February 5, 1957 the Edward Miner Memorial Library opened. During the planning stages of the library, Pendell wrote two separate descriptions of the operational program of the Library, including the physical layout and facilities of the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library. These handwritten descriptions can be found along with various correspondence, including Pendell's appointment as chairperson of the Library Science Department, in 1971.

In addition to being an integral part of the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library and the Library Science Department, Pendell was also actively involved with the Gallaudet students. Specifically, she was an honorary member and the advisor of the Phi Kappa Zeta sorority. One can find Pendell's name tags, certificate of membership, correspondence, invitations and programs relating to the sorority's activities from 1952 on.

In 1972, Lucille Pendell retired as Head Librarian at Gallaudet College. To show their appreciation to Pendell, the students, faculty and staff wrote personal letters of thanks and compiled these into a book. The book was then presented to Mrs. Pendell at her retirement party. Copies of the letters, as well as Mrs. Pendell's thank you letters and banquet napkins, book markers and programs are included in the collection.

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