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Lester R. Bittel, Papers Relating to Writing and Publishing

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0023

Scope and Contents

The material in this collection includes some typescripts, much correspondence regarding the planning, development, publication and marketing of various publications, copies of almost 1000 book reviews done for McGraw Hill, and material relating to speeches and presentations he has made. Also included is a small amount of personal correspondence, royalty statements from McGraw Hill, a family genealogy, and some Lehigh memorabilia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954-present
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1954-1988, 1979-present

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Lester R. Bittel, b. 1918, graduated from Lehigh University in 1940 with a degree in industrial engineering. He worked in industry, as an editor for McGraw-Hill and others, and as professor of management at James Madison University. He is the author of over 50 works on management.

Extent

43 Linear Feet (64 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, etc. relating to Bittel's publications, chiefly 1979-present. Also includes material relating to National Survey of Supervisory Management Practices, evaluative reviews prepared by Bittel from 1954-1988 for McGraw-Hill, copies of journal articles, copies of speeches, royalty statements, and a small amount of personal material. Other names associated with the collection (some as co-authors) include Muriel Albers Bittel, Ronald S. Burke, Joseph Prokopenko, Jackson E. Ramsey, R. Lawrence LaForge, Mary LaForge, Ross H. Johnson, Raymond N. Stone, Charles P. Bilbrey, Gwendolyn Lewis Smith, Pavey Hoke, Andrew Varanelli, Jr., Susan Fozio, Georgia Kornbluth, Morley Melden, and Robert Rice.

Arrangement

Material relating to specific titles arranged by title. Other material arranged topically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Lester R. Bittel 1988 gift

Accruals

No additions expected.

Related Materials

L B624enc 1978; Encyclopedia of professional management; Bittel, Lester R. 658.4003 E56 1985; Handbook for professional managers; Bittel, Lester R.

Title
Lester R. Bittel, Papers Relating to Writing and Publishing
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections Staff
Date
1995-05-15
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2011-12-07: Revised by Arielle Willett

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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