Karen A. Whitney papers
Scope and Contents
Collection includes short stories, poetry, and articles; also includes technical materials written at the University at Buffalo and some biographical information.
Dates
- 1965-2008
Creator
- Whitney, Karen A. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English.
Terms of Access
Karen A. Whitney papers, 1965-2008 are open for research.
Copyright
Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the University Archives before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Biographical Note
Karen A. Whitney was born January 28, 1946. She worked at the University at Buffalo for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. Ms. Whitney was both a technical and creative writer. At the University she authored the first and several annual editions of Guide to Majors and Careers and edited materials for the Educational Opportunity Center and for her colleague, Joan Albarella. She wrote poetry, short stories, and articles in the campus newspaper, Thundercurrent. She had her own writing communications company called, Playne Words and Media.
PFC Everett E. Playne was her birth father who was killed in World War II before she was born. Her mother remarried and never told her about her biological father. Her draft book, The Bridge, tells the story of her quest to discover her father. In later years she referred to herself as Karen Whitney Playne and was active in the organization, American World War II Orphans Network (AWON). Ms. Whitney died December 27, 2008.
Extent
.42 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Abstract
Collection includes short stories, poetry, articles written by Karen A. Whitney.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in three series: I. Biographical, II. Creative writing, and III. Technical writing.
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated by Joan Albarella in April 2009.
Accruals and Additions
No further accruals are expected to this collection.
Processing Information
Processed by Karen Spencer, November 2010.
Source
- Albarella, Joan (Contributor, Person)
- American WWII Orphans Network (Contributor, Organization)
- State University of New York at Buffalo. Educational Opportunity Center (Contributor, Organization)
- University Archives (Repository, Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Karen A. Whitney papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Karen Spencer.
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
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Buffalo New York 14260-1674 US
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