Identity elements
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1970-2011 (Creation)
Extent
16.50 Linear Feet, 11.00 Boxes
Name of creator
Biographical history
Walter T. Dartland was born January 17, 1935. He is widely known for his expertise on consumer protection, investment and insurance fraud, and public interest issues. He earned a national reputation for diligence and effectiveness in exposing frauds and… read more
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection is comprised of files from Mr. Dartland's career in various capacities as a consumer advocate. The bulk of the materials cover the mid-1970s to mid-1990s. The vast majority pertain to Florida though there are examples of consumer… read more
System of arrangement
The collection consists of five series: Series 1) subject files; Series 2) insurance; Series 3) Dade County Consumer Advocate, 1975-1986; Series 4) printed materials, Florida; Series 5) audiovisual materials. Series 1 and 2 are in… read more
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No access restrictions: All materials are open for research.
Conditions governing reproduction
The researcher assumes full reponsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
It received accession number P2012.03.
Immediate source of acquisition
Acqusition Source: Walter T. Dartland
Acqusition Method: Mr. Dartland drove from his home in Florida to deliver 11 boxes of materials to the Morse Department of Special Collections.
Acqusition Date: 20120426
Accruals
No additional accruals are expected.
Specialized notes
- Citation: Preferred Citation: [Item title], [item date], Walter T. Dartland papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
Alternative identifier(s)
Archon Collection ID
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Archivist's note
Processing Info: Files were refoldered during processing and labeled with Mr. Dartland's original file title.
The collection was processed by curator Jane Schillie under the supervision of Anthony Crawford, curator of manuscripts.
Publication Date: 2013-04-24