William Andrew Paton Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS Group 110-4

Scope and Content

William A. Paton's manuscripts, research materials on various subjects and other miscellaneous material. Correspondence with Williard E. Stone, Fitt, Garner McDevitt and others.

Dates

Creation: 1944-1972

Creator

Paton, William A. (William Andrew), 1889-1991. (Person)

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Economist and accountant. Born in Calumet, Michigan. Ph.D., University of Michigan (1917) and Litt.D., Leigh University (1944). Professor, University of Michigan and elsewhere. Member, Accounting Hall of Fame (1950), and fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Author of numerous accounting works.

Extent

0.8 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

William A. Paton's manuscripts and research material on various accounting subjects, as well as correspondence with Williard E. Stone and others.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Related Material

This collection is part of the Accounting Collection, which was established in 1971 through gifts made and solicited by Dr. Williard E. Stone, Professor of Accounting, and Chair of the Department of Accounting.