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Scandrette, Onas.

 Person

Biographical Statement

Onas Cudley Scandrette was born on a farm near Wessington Springs, South Dakota in 1915 and earned degrees from Seattle Pacific University, The University of Washington and Northern Colorado University. An educator, Scandrette taught students at every educational level from elementary to graduate school. He served as a professor of psychology at Wheaton College from 1958-1979. He also taught in the Education Department for one year, 1957-1958. Dr. Scandrette published many articles for his profession and for his hobby of photography. He was an honorary life member of Central DuPage Camera Club. In 1962 he joined the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and became active in the Pictorial Print and Techniques Divisions. He wrote many articles for the PSA Journal on monochrome printing and other subjects; he prepared information sets for the Techniques Division instructional series. In 1982, he was named an Associate in PSA and in 1987 was elected a Fellow of the Society. Dr. Scandrette served as national Divisions Vice President in 1985-86. Scandrette passed away January 12, 2005 at the home of his son in Fairfield, CA.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Onas Scandrette Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-096
Scope and Contents The Onas Scandrette papers are organized into six series that highlight the professional and personal activities of this psychology professor and amateur photographer. The bulk of the collection is composed of the 120 photographs taken by Scandrette. Each photograph is titled and matted. The remainder of the collection relates to Scandrette's teaching and writing and includes copies of his dissertation and published articles. Correspondence in the collection relates to his retirement from...
Dates: Created: 1952-1983