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University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.) Department of English records, 1920-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Montana--Missoula. Department of English.
- Title
- University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.) Department of English records
- Dates
- 1920-1959 (inclusive)19201959
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- RG 004
- Summary
- This collection contains materials created by the operation of the Department of English at the University of Montana (known at the time as Montana State University) in Missoula from 1920 to 1959. This unprocessed collection includes reports, conference planning materials, correspondence, committee materials, exam questions, and advertisements for various events.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula. This is an unprocessed collection which is currently restricted. Please contact Archives and Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Department of English was established at the University of Montana in 1895, with President Oscar J. Craig as its first faculty member. The department, founded to teach composition and English literature, was also the original home of the university’s ancient language education. Later additions to the department’s curriculum included creative writing, dramatics, public speaking and debate, American literature, and regional literatures.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of office files from the Department of English. Particularly extensive are materials relating to the Montana Writer’s Conference in 1951 and the Regional Arts Roundup in 1950 to 1952. There are questions from senior exams and some files relating to the Creative Writing program. There are also materials related to W. P. Clark’s classical languages course, including student papers. Additional materials about the department may be found in the files of the Office of the President.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright to some materials in the collection is held by the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.). Department of English Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic.
Custodial History
These materials were likely held by the English Department of the University of Montana prior to their donation to the Archives.
Acquisition Information
The donor and date of donation of these materials are unknown.
Future Additions
Additions to this collection are expected.
Processing Note
The actions of the processor are unknown.
Related Materials
Additional materials related to the operation and staffing of the Department of English are located in the Office of the President Records, RG 001.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | General Correspondence | 1946-1954 |
| 1/2 | Notes on Advanced Studies at MSU (UM) | undated |
| 1/3 | Classical Languages, W.P. Clark, Papers, Essays, Notes | undated |
| 1/4 | Classical Languages, W.P. Clark, Papers, Essays, Notes | undated |
| 1/5 | Creative Writing, Joyce Contest | 1930-1947 |
| 1/6 | Creative Writing, Joyce Contest | 1943 |
| 1/7 | Creative Writing, Stearns Contest | 1949 |
| 1/8 | Creative Writing, Stearns Contest | 1949 |
| 1/9 | Creative Writing, Stearns Contest | 1954 |
| 2/1 | Creative Writing, Stearns Contest | 1954 |
| 2/2 | Creative Writing, Stearns Contest | 1954 |
| 2/3 | English | 1950-1953 |
| 2/4 | English, Weekly Sheets Distributed in Courses | 1920-1921 |
| 2/5 | Humanities Annual Report | 1934-1953 |
| 2/6 | Humanities or English PhD, Preliminary Consideration | 1944-1949 |
| 2/7 | Humanities Building | undated |
| 2/8 | Montana Life Project | 1937 |
| 2/9 | Montana Writer’s Conference, Correspondence | 1949 |
| 2/10 | Montana Writer’s Conference, Clippings | 1949 |
| 2/11 | Montana Writer’s Conference, Final Report | 1949 |
| 2/12 | Montana Writer’s Conference, Financial | 1949 |
| 2/13 | Montana Writer’s Conference, Planning | 1949 |
| 2/14 | National Council of English Teachers | 1930-1952 |
| 2/15 | Northwest Conference on Foreign Language Teaching | 1950 |
| 2/16 | Northwest Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Correspondence | 1950 |
| 2/17 | Northwest Conference on Foreign Language Teaching | 1951 |
| 2/18 | Pacific Northwest Conference on Arts and Sciences | 1944 |
| 2/19 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1950 |
| 3/1 | Regional Arts Roundup, Clippings | 1950 |
| 3/2 | Regional Arts Roundup, Financial | 1950 |
| 3/3 | Regional Arts Roundup, Planning | 1950 |
| 3/4 | Regional Arts Roundup, Pottery | 1950 |
| 3/5 | Regional Arts Roundup, Press Releases | 1950 |
| 3/6 | Regional Arts Roundup, Registration | 1950 |
| 3/7 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1951 |
| 3/8 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1951 |
| 3/9 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1951 |
| 3/10 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1951 |
| 3/11 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1951 |
| 3/12 | Regional Arts Roundup, Final Report | 1951 |
| 3/13 | Regional Arts Roundup, Financial | 1951 |
| 3/14 | Regional Arts Roundup, Planning | 1951 |
| 3/15 | Regional Arts Roundup, Pottery | 1951 |
| 3/16 | Regional Arts Roundup, Press Releases | 1951 |
| 4/1 | Regional Arts Roundup, Registration | 1951 |
| 4/2 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Alumbaugh | 1952 |
| 4/3 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Madeline Brennan | 1952 |
| 4/4 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, VanWyck Brooks | 1952 |
| 4/5 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Walter V.T. Clark | 1952 |
| 4/6 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, David Davidson | 1952 |
| 4/7 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Bernard DeVoto | 1952 |
| 4/8 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Norman Fox | 1952 |
| 4/9 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, A.B. Guthrie | 1952 |
| 4/10 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Dorothy Johnson | 1952 |
| 4/11 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Oliver LaFarge | 1952 |
| 4/12 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Peppino Mangravite | 1952 |
| 4/13 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Marian T. Place | 1952 |
| 4/14 | Regional Arts Roundup, Correspondence, Mildred Walker Schemm | 1952 |
| 4/15 | Regional Arts Roundup, General Correspondence | 1952 |
| 4/16 | Regional Arts Roundup, Final Report | 1952 |
| 4/17 | Regional Arts Roundup, Financial | 1952 |
| 4/18 | Regional Arts Roundup, Planning | 1952 |
| 4/19 | Regional Arts Roundup, Pottery | 1952 |
| 4/20 | Regional Arts Roundup, Press Releases | 1952 |
| 4/21 | Regional Arts Roundup, Miscellaneous | undated |
| 4/22 | Regional Arts Roundup, photographs | undated |
| 5/1 | Senior Exams, Fact Questions | 1928-1953 |
| 5/2 | Senior Exams | 1927-1951 |
| 5/3 | Senior Honors Exams | 1951-1952 |
| 5/4 | Special Curriculum Committee | 1943-1947 |
| 5/5 | Special Curriculum Committee, Minutes | 1942-1943 |
| 5/6 | Special Curriculum Committee, Minutes | 1944-1945 |
| 5/7 | Special Curriculum Committee, Reports from Study Groups | 1943 |
| 5/8 | Special Curriculum Committee, Miscellaneous | 1942-1943 |
| 5/9 | Special Curriculum Committee, Miscellaneous | 1944-1946 |
| 5/10 | Special Curriculum Committee, Miscellaneous | undated |
| 5/11 | Virginia City Theater Project, Correspondence | 1949-1954 |
| 5/12 | Virginia City Theater Project, Miscellaneous | 1949-1954 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Montana--Missoula
- English literature--Study and teaching (Higher)--Montana--Missoula
Personal Names
- Clark, W. P.
Corporate Names
- Montana Writer's Conference
- Regional Arts Roundup
- University of Montana--Missoula--Faculty
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Montana (Missoula, Mont. : 1965-1994). Department of English.
Finding aid prepared by Archives Staff
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