John Frank Cady papers
Scope and Content
John Frank Cady (JFC) papers span from the 1910s to the 1980s and documents JFC's life and research. The collection is organized into nine series: 1. Works by Cady; 2. College and University Materials; 3. Correspondence; 4. Reviews and Articles; 5. Materials according to Geographic Area; 6. Personal Items; 7. Photographs; 8. Miscellaneous; and 9. Unprocessed.
The records were received in increments from JFC until 1984 and additional materials were received from the Department of History in 1999. Materials received through 1984 have been processed. A finding aid created prior to the last installment of materials is in Box 1.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1980
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of John Frank Cady
John Frank Cady (JFC) was a professor in the Department of History at Ohio University from 1949 until his retirement in 1973. Prior to that, he was a research analyst for Southeast Asia with the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. From 1945 to 1949, JFC worked for the State Department, assigned to the newly formed consulate in Burma. JFC was an internationally recognized authority on Southeast Asian Affairs.
Extent
23.25 cubic feet (42 Hollinger boxes, 1 record center carton, 1 flat box, 2 drawer boxes)
Abstract
John Frank Cady (JFC) papers span from the 1910s to the 1980s and documents JFC's life and research.
Statement of Arrangement
1. Works by Cady; 2. College and University Materials; 3. Correspondence; 4. Reviews and Articles; 5. Materials according to Geographic Area; 6. Personal Items; 7. Photographs; 8. Miscellaneous; and 9. Unprocessed.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Cady, John F. (John Frank), 1901-1996 (Person)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the John Frank Cady papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
