A Guide to the Kenneth A. Megill Papers
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Megill, Kenneth A., 1939- | |
| Title: | Kenneth A. Megill Papers | |
| Dates: | 1967-1973 | |
| Abstract: | Materials on Megill's tenure case at the University of Florida, his political interests, and his scholarly work. | |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet. (3 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 10 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Kenneth A. Megill was a faculty member of the Department of Philosophy from 1967 through the Spring of 1973. Dr. Megill's controversial views on the structure, purpose, and role of the university, as well as his political activitism, prompted a motion for his dismissal in the Florida Senate in 1969. In 1971, President O'Connell rejected a recommendation by the Philosophy Department for Dr. Megill's tenure promotion and he was subsequently denied tenure by the Board of Regents. In June of 1972 Dr. Megill was dismissed by O'Connell on the grounds of "unprofessional behavior."
Dr. Megill was the first Florida faculty member to hold a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and was the author of The New Democratic Theory (1970). He was active in the anti-war and civil rights movements and a supporter of several left student groups. His unsucessful struggle for tenure--based on his excellent academic record--was a key factor in the creation of the United Faculty of Florida of which Dr. Megill served as President.
Scope and Content
This collection documents some of Dr. Megill's political interests as well as his philosophical outlook. Also included are materials on his tenure case and correspondence he received while he was on the faculty.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Kenneth A. Megill Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| University of Florida -- Faculty -- History. | ||
| University of Florida. Dept. of Philosophy -- History. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| New Left -- Florida. | ||
| Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- Florida. | ||
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