Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 25/1/52
Kathy A. Parsons
Papers, 1984-2010, undated
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Parsons, Kathy A. |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1984-2010, undated |
| extent: | 0.84 linear feet (2 document boxes) |
| collection number: | RS 25/1/52 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Kathy A. Parsons Papers, RS 25/1/52, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Biographical note
Kathy A. Parsons received her B.A. (1980) in geography from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her M.A. (1981) in library science from the University of Iowa. Following the completion of her college studies, Parsons was employed as a Librarian (1982-1985) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology Wilson Library. She then joined the staff of the Iowa State University Library as Instructor (1985-1989) and was named Assistant Professor (1989-1997) and then Associate Professor (1997-current). As a member of the faculty of the ISU Library, Parsons has served the library in a number of roles including reference librarian, geography bibliographer, and government publications librarian. She is currently Head (2008-current) of the Stacks and Media Department of the ISU Library. |
Collection description
This collection (1984-2010, undated) consists primarily of files related to Parson's work on the book, Susan Sontag: an Annotated Bibliography (New York: Garland Pub. 2000), which she coauthored with Iowa State English Professor, Leland Poague. The materials include drafts of sections from the book, correspondence, and notes. The correspondence is chiefly from Poague, some of it directed towards Parsons, others between Poague and the editors. There are also copies of correspondence between Poague and Susan Sontag as well as a copy of Sontag's listing of her published works. Other materials include documents related to Parson's promotion and tenure and consist of published works, vitae, research projects, bibliographies, recommendation letters, handbooks, and reports. |
Organization
The collection is listed alphabetically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical information on Parsons and award certificate (photocopy) for the Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research (includes 4 color photographs) |
1994-2010 |
2 |
4-5 |
Promotion and tenure documentation |
1985-1998 |
2 |
6 |
Promotion and tenure supporting evidence: professional practice, scholarly works, bibliographies, and book reviews |
1989-1996 |
2 |
7 |
Promotion and tenure supporting evidence: LUMIN (Libraries of the University of Missouri Information Network) handbooks, manuals, help and search screens |
1984-1985, undated |
2 |
8 |
Report on extension activities |
2002 |
2 |
9 |
Selected bibliography: learning disabilities |
2008 |
1 |
2 |
Sontag bibliography: Amazon.com listings |
1999-2000 |
1 |
3 |
Sontag bibliography: correspondence between Poague and others |
1991-1999 |
1 |
4 |
Sontag bibliography: correspondence between Poague and Susan Sontag |
1992-1999 |
1 |
5 |
Sontag bibliography: correspondence from Poague to Parsons |
1994-2000 |
1 |
6 |
Sontag bibliography: draft |
1991 |
1 |
7 |
Sontag bibliography: draft |
1996 |
1 |
8 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of condensed bibliography |
1998 |
1 |
9 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section A: Books, Scripts, Essay Collections, and Editions |
1998 |
1 |
10 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section C: Short Fiction |
1998 |
1 |
11 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section H: Articles, Book Chapters, and Review Essay |
1997 circa |
1 |
12 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section J: Reviews of Works by Sontag |
1992-1993 |
1 |
13 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section J: Reviews of Works by Sontag |
1998 |
1 |
14 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section J: Reviews of Works by Sontag |
1998 |
1 |
15 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of Section J: Reviews of Works by Sontag (pre-reorganization) |
1998 |
2 |
1 |
Sontag bibliography: drafts of the preface, including related correspondence |
1998-1999 |
2 |
2 |
Sontag bibliography: publication history from Susan Sontag |
1994 |
2 |
3 |
Sontag bibliography: Section J, draft annotations by Parsons |
1990s |
2 |
10 |
Thesis project: notes |
1997-2004 |