Manuscripts

MSS 27
Pendell, Lucille Hunt, 1902-1981
Papers of Lucille H. Pendell, 1948-1972

Gallaudet University Archives

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.: MSS 27
Creator:
Title: Papers of Lucille H. Pendell, 1948-1972.
Quantity: 1.0 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)
Abstract:
Note: This document last updated 2006 January 6.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: Lucille Hunt Pendell donated her papers to the Gallaudet University Archives in 1972.
Processed by: Carielyn Kelly. 1984 September 25.
Processing Note:
Conditions on Use and Access: This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

Related Material in the Archives:
The archives has numerous materials related to Pendell. Please see ALADIN for a complete listing.

Films
• Groundbreaking for the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library [motion picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Film 16-6

Photographs

Kelly H. Stevens [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits
Lloyd Quinerly [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits
Photograph album of John V. Wurdemann [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Photograph Album AL 52
Lucille Pendell [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

Scrapbooks

Scrapbook of Gallaudet College News Items. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Scrapbook Album 9

Small Manuscripts

Papers, Margaret Elizabeth Daniels, 1964-1979. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS
Papers, Marie E. K. Fisher, 1963-1964. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS
Papers, Mina B. Caselli, 1963-1968. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS
Papers, Leon Auerbach, 1961-1967. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

Vertical Files

Lucille H. Pendell. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical

Biographical Sketch

1902	January 17, born in Hennessey, Oklahoma.
1919-1925	Teacher Public Schools in Oklahoma City.
1919-1925	Documents Librarian, Oklahoms State University.
1925	Received B.A. degree in Education, Oklahoma State University.
1926-1931	Archivist, War Records Office. National Archives.
1930	Received M.A. degree in History. Oklahoma State University.
1943-1947	Librarian and Assistant Professor, Gallaudet College.
1947-1955	Associate Professor, Gallaudet College.
1949	Received B.S. degree in Library Science, Catholic University of America.
1950	Initiated Field Training Program for the Department, Gallaudet College.
1950-1951	Received Rockefeller Fellowship for Archival Research.
1972	June 30, Retired as Head Librarian of the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library.
1981	April 5, died of Leukemia at age 79.

Professional Affiliations

American Association of University Professors American Library Association Beta Phi Mu Catholic University Library School Alumni Association Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf Delta Zeta District of Columbia Library Association Kappa Delta Pi

Scope and Content
The Lucille H. Pendell Papers, 1948 1973, consist of 2,000 pages of correspondence and manuscripts of Lucille Hunt Pendell, who served as librarian at Gallaudet College for more than 25 years.

The majority of the papers are dated from the mid 1950's the mid 160s, and reflect Pendell's interests and activities while at Gallaudet College.

Lucille Pendell came to Gallaudet College in 1943 as Librarian and Assistant Professor in the Library Science Department. She was very involved in Gallaudet and published several articles relating to her profession. Included in the collection are the articles, "Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library Gallaudet College, Kendall Green" and "Library Service to the Deaf", as well as correspondence relating to these articles and descriptions of the contents, function and purpose of the library.

Miss Pendell also was asked on numerous occasions to review books and articles associated with both library services and deafness. Pendell's reviews, as well as letters requesting the reviews, are included among her papers.

On February 5, 1957 the Edward Miner Memorial Library opened. During the planning stages of the library, Pendell wrote two separate descriptions of the operational program of the Library, including the physical layout and facilities of the Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library. These handwritten descriptions can be found along with various correspondence, including Pendell's appointment as chairperson of the Library Science Department, in 1971.

In addition to being an integral part of the E.M.G. Memorial Library and the Library Science Department, Pendell was also actively involved with the Gallaudet students. Specifically, she was an honorary member and the advisor of the Phi Kappa Zeta sorority. One can find Pendell's name tags, certificate of membership, correspondence, invitations and programs relating to the sorority's activities from 1952 on.

In 1972, Lucille Pendell retired as Head Librarian at Gallaudet College. To show their appreciation to Pendell, the students, faculty and staff wrote personal letters of thanks and compiled these into a book. The book was then presented to Mrs. Pendell at her retirement party. Copies of the letters, as well as Mrs. Pendell's thank you letters and banquet napkins, book markers and programs are included in the collection.

Series Descriptions and Folder Lists
No Series.

Box	Folder	Title of Folder	Date
1	01	American Library Association	1958‑1962
1	02	Article Published	1950-1960
1	03	American Association for Public Information, Education and Research	1953
1	04	Book reviews	1955‑1962
1	05	Catholic University	1948‑1972
1	06	Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf	1957‑1967
1	07	Correspondence, miscellaneous	1950‑1966
1	08	D.C. Library Association	1954‑1970
1	09	Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf	1968
1	10	Delta Zeta	1954‑1964
2	01	Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Library	1950‑1971
2	02	Events at Gallaudet College	1959‑1971
2	03	Events attended ‑ invitations	1951‑1973
2	04	Intersorority Council, Articles	n.d.
2	05	Retirement	1972
2	06	Participation in Institutes	1953
2	07	Phi Kappa Zeta	1953‑1964
2	08	Thank‑you letters	1972
2	09	Two Thousand Women of Achievement Award	1969
2	10	University of Oklahoma, subject headings for still pictures	n.d.
2	11	Who's Who in American Colleges	1968‑1969
2	12	Who's Who in the South	1952
2	13	Women's Governing Council	1952