Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 95-090: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1968-1991
- Accession No. 95-125: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1978
- Accession No. 99-031: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1978-1993
- Accession No. 00-032: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1993
- Accession No. 00-091: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1989-1995
- Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999
- Names and Subjects
University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1968-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Dept. of Comparative Literature
- Title
- University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records
- Dates
- 1968-1999 (inclusive)19681999
- Quantity
- 7.87 cubic ft.
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00322
- Summary
- Records documenting the University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Public records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The discipline of comparative literature transcends the confines of a national literature and explores the relationships among various literary traditions. In addition, the discipline is concerned with the relationship of literature to the arts and to fields of knowledge such as philosophy, religion, and political thought. Typical areas of inquiry include literary traditions and periods, genres, and motifs; patterns of influence and reception of literary works among various national cultures; and the general principles of literary theory and criticism.
Ernst Behler was chair of the University of Washington's comparative literature department from 1977 to ca.1998.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Records include correspondence, financial records, reports, minutes of meetings, and subject files documenting the operation and activities of the department, 1968-1999.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a partial listing of the materials in the collection.
Accession No. 95-090: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1968-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, curriculum materials, and subject series.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access, contact the repository. Records are stored off-site and advance notice is required for use.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 95-125: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Annual reports.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 99-031: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1978-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, development records, financial records, and related material.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 00-032: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Meeting announcements, minutes, program development proposals, and related materials. The records document the workings of the department through its executive committee and faculty meeting minutes, and the records of the Comparative History of Ideas Committee.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access, contact the repository.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 00-091: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1989-1995Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, committee records, subject series, and related material. The records document Ernst Behler's tenure as chairman of the department, 1989-1995.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access, contact repository.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: These records document Ernst Behler's tenure as chairman of the department, 1976-1999.
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Marcia Feinstein-Tobey, December 20, 2001.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers is restricted. Records are stored off-site, and advance notice is required for use.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Processing Info: Processed in 2003.
This accession was substantially weeded during processing in 2003. Budget reports and material concerning summer seminars, including participant and housing information, were discarded.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 02-033 | General
Correspondence |
1997-1999 |
General Correspondence |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 2 | 02-033 | University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences,
re: Appointments
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
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1994-1999 |
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 02-033 | Interdepartmental Correspondence |
1997-1999 |
Minutes |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 2 | 02-033 | Comparative Literature Faculty Meetings
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1993-1999 |
Conferences and Conventions |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 02-033 | Berlin Conference |
1987 |
| 1 | 02-033 | International Conference on Humanistic Discourse
|
1997 |
| 1 | 02-033 | NEH Summer Seminar |
1983-1992 |
Program Files |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 02-033 | Cinema Studies |
1983-1996 |
| 1 | 02-033 | Classics Joint Faculty Position |
1995-1996 |
| 1 | 02-033 | College Studies Program |
1987-1993 |
| 1 | 02-033 | College of Arts and Sciences |
1991-1993 |
| 2 | 02-033 | College of Arts and Sciences
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1993-1999 |
| 1 | 02-033 | Comparative History of Ideas |
1976-1991 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Comparative Humanistic Studies |
1990 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Critical Theory Ph.D. Program |
1990 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Critical Theory Ph.D Program
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
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1993-1997 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Critical Theory and Literary Theory Ph.D.
Program |
1989-1993 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Evening Programs |
1991-1999 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Graduate Exchange Program |
1980-1996 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Graduate Degree Program |
1986-1994 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Honors Program |
1978-1979 |
| Box | Accession | ||
| 2 | 02-033 | Curriculum Files |
1979-1992 |
Budget Files |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 2 | 02-033 | Conceptual Budget for 1999-2001 |
1998 |
| 2 | 02-033 | Discretionary Fund
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
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1987-1993 |
Subject Series |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 2 | 02-033 | Guest Lectures |
1987-1997 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Literature, Comparative
- Literature, Comparative--Study and teaching (Higher)--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Behler, Ernst, 1928-
Corporate Names
- University of Washington--Faculty
- University of Washington. Dept. of Comparative Literature--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
