Subseries 5: Mail Packets, 1962-1966
Scope and Contents
SERIES 2: Correspondence, 1931-1967
Box 2-Box 4, 77 file folders
The Correspondence series contains correspondence of Joye Harold Severaid to family members, colleagues, associations, etc. Materials include documents, handwritten letters, and cards. The language of materials are in English. This series is arranged alphabetically by folder title and is divided into the following sub-series, with folder contents listed on the subsequent pages:
Sub Series 1: Personal and Family, 1931-1967
Includes letters from Severaid’s wife, Irene and other family members and close friends.
Sub Series 2: S.S.C (Sacramento State College), 1951-1966
Includes correspondence between Severaid and his colleagues and other Sacramento State College relations. Names include Martin Brittan, Thomas I. Gunn, F. Blair Mayne, Stanley W. Pretzer, S.S.C. Foundation, and Guy A. West. Topics include Life Sciences department, new science building, etc.
Sub Series 3: Charles M. Goethe, 1952-1966
Includes correspondence between Severaid and Charles M. Goethe
Sub Series 4: Learning Institutions, 1951-1966
Includes correspondence between Severaid and learning institutions, such as UC Berkeley, University of Alberta, Fresno State College, other universities, other state colleges, junior colleges, grade schools, and museums.
Sub Series 5: Mail Packets, 1962-1966
Packets were a gathering of scientific and environmental literature, pamphlets, sample writings, Sac Zoo Bulletins, etc. that were gathered by Severaid and sent to various people and organizations. Names included: I.S.U., Cons-Mat. Cons, Wildlife Review, UCMVZ, U. of Me., Dr. Benson, Dr. Hall, Gene, Banfield, Dr. Orr, and one with no name.
Sub Series 6: “Letters” Box, 1935-1945
Includes letters found in a box titled “Letters, 1935-1945”
Sub Series 7: Associations, Societies, and Groups, 1952-1966
Includes correspondence between Severaid and different organizations: Save the American River, American Society of Mammologists, Audubon Society, The Wildlife Society, etc.
Sub Series 8: Other, 1951-1966
Dates
- Creation: 1962-1966
Language of Materials
Collection materials for the Joye Harold Severaid papers are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (16 record cartons, 1 oversize box)
Repository Details
Part of the University Records Repository
University Library, MS 6039
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819 USA
916-278-6144
lib-scua@csus.edu
