Gardner (Wofford) Papers, 1931-1979

Authors

Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine

Files

Description

Wofford G. Gardner was born March 29, 1914, in Bangor, Maine. He graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, with a B.A. degree and from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL., with an M.A. and Ph.D. He joined the faculty of the University of Maine in 1946 and was chair of the Department of Speech from 1948-1975. During those years he was director of Debate and Forensics for 25 years. He directed the University of Maine High School Debate Workshop and Debate Tournament for 25 years. He was parliamentarian for many organizations in the area. He died in Orono on Aug. 30, 1997.

The record group contain a history of debating at the University of Maine from 1931-1979. Included are newspaper clippings, photographs, debate schedules, and correspondence.

Publication Date

2024

Keywords

Education

Size of Collection

1 half-size box

Dates of Collection

1931-1979

Manuscript Number

UA RG 0011.068

Recommended Citation

Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine, "Gardner (Wofford) Papers, 1931-1979" (2024). Finding Aids. Number 549.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/findingaids/549