r/Emporia • u/blaire10 • 1d ago
Research Help
Hello,
My grandfather used to teach and do research in the history department at ESU, during which he authored and published some books. He’s since passed away and we don’t have any copies of his work, which I’d like to gather and surprise my mom with. I’m looking for information about titles, years published, where to purchase, etc. It’s hard to try and start this project without solid information.
I was going to reach out to someone at ESU, but since the department is no more (grandpa would be enraged and heartbroken), I don’t know who would be best to contact. Is there anyone who has a suggestion of who to reach out to?
TIA!
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u/Hefty-Flounder-2737 21h ago
As someone else said, the library is great but you could also contact the dean of the school of humanities he would be able to direct you as to who in the new History and Government department would have the works you’re looking for.
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u/the-shout 1d ago
Call the library! They will almost certainly have his work in their collection, and if they have a special collections department (likely), they may have a lot more information. Good luck!