John P. Stanley English II essay

Collection — Box: Multi 05

Identifier: MS-0112

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Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains one essay written by John P. Stanley. This essay was the final examination for English II and was written on June 3, 1935. Topics include definitions and examples of "point of view", "climax", pentameter in poetry, and a discussion of Thomas Hardy's writing style.

Dates

Creation: 1935 June 03

Access restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Publication rights

Copyright has not been assigned to Washington College. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Washington College as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical Information

John P. Stanley (1916-1985) was born in Woodstown, New Jersey, but lived the majority of his life in Elkton, Maryland. Stanley graduated from Washington College in 1938 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and served as a supply officer in the Army during World War II, earning a Bronze Star. An active member of his community, Stanley was elected town commissioner in 1955 and went on to serve four consecutive terms in that position. In 1963, Stanley was elected mayor of Elkton, and won re-election in 1965. Stanley married Helen Maloney (1915-1996) and had two children. Stanley died of cancer on April 12, 1985 and is buried in Elkton Cemetery in Elkton, Maryland.