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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. 75-009: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1969-1971
- Accession No. 86-056: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1948-1986
- Accession No. 91-188: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1968-1989
- Accession No. 92-087: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1990-1992
- Accession No. 93-105: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, circa 1986-1989
- Accession No. 96-044: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1949-1991
- Accession No. 00-109: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1990-2000
- Accession No. 03-035: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1968-2000
- Accession No. 82-035: University of Washington Department of Far Eastern and Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1960-1962
- Accession No. 18-008: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature records, 1982-2012
- Accession No. 22-038: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature records, approximately 1987-1996
- Names and Subjects
University of Washington Deptartment of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1948-2012
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Department of Slavic Languages and Literature
- Title
- University of Washington Deptartment of Slavic Languages and Literature Records
- Dates
- 1948-2012 (inclusive)19482012
- Quantity
- 15.32 cubic feet (18 boxes and 5 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00277
- Summary
- Papers related to the Department
- 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, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English, Russian
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Russian language instruction was first offered at the University of Washington in the 1915-16 academic year by a German professor, Hans Jacob Hoff. The next year, a native speaker of Russian, Elvine Simeon, was hired with financial support from transportation and utilities magnate Samuel Hill (1857-1931) to teach Russian language, literature, reading and grammar in the Department of Oriental History, Literature and Languages. Her courses were listed in the University Catalog for two years, after which there appears to have been a 15-year hiatus in the teaching of Russian at the UW.
Russian was reintroduced in 1933 by Ivar Spector, at that time an instructor in Oriental Studies, who expanded the offerings in Russian literature, history and culture through the 1930s and early ’40s. George Taylor, who joined the Department of Oriental Studies in 1939, increased both its size and its stature during his tenure as its head. Noah Gershevsky joined the Far Eastern Department in 1943 and was in charge of Russian language teaching until 1963. Vadim Pahn and Elias Novikov were added as Russian language instructors in 1946 and 1947, and in 1949 Victor Ehrlich joined them as assistant professor of Slavic Languages & Literature. In 1953, the appointment of Lew Micklesen, who took over most of the courses in Slavic linguistics, made it possible for the offerings in Russian literature to be expanded.
Slavic graduate studies were introduced in 1954, and the first doctorate was awarded in 1960. Polish was introduced in 1954, Czech in 1962, Bulgarian was first taught in 1965 and Romanian in 1970. In 1964 a well-integrated four-year Russian language program was established.
From 1933 to 1968, Russian and other Slavic studies were administratively a branch of Oriental Studies at the University of Washington. First in the Department of Oriental Studies (1933-42), then in the Far Eastern Department (1942-49), and finally in the Department of Far Eastern and Slavic Languages and Literatures (1949-68). In 1968 the department became the autonomous Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures with Reid (Lew) Micklesen as its first chair, followed in 1970 by Jack Haney and in 1977 by Davor Kapetanic. Karl Kramer assumed the chair in 1988 and held the position until 1998, with James Augerot replacing him as Acting Chair from December 1993 to September 1996. Jack Haney returned to the helm from 1998 to 2001, and was succeeded in November of that year by Galya Diment, who served as Chair through June 2012. In July 2012 Katarzyna Dziwirek became Chair.
[Source: https://slavic.washington.edu/history]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Reports, newsletters, publications, minutes, correspondence, constitution/bylaws, memoranda, news releases, historical features, subject files, syllabi, course materials, and photographs related to the department.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 11 accessions.
- Accession No. 75-009, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1969-1971
- Accession No. 86-056, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1948-1986
- Accession No. 91-188, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1968-1989
- Accession No. 92-087, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1990-1992
- Accession No. 93-105, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, circa 1986-1989
- Accession No. 96-044, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1949-1991
- Accession No. 00-109, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1990-2000
- Accession No. 03-035, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1968-2000
- Accession No. 82-035, University of Washington Department of Far Eastern and Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1960-1962
- Accession No. 18-008, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature records, 1982-2012
- Accession No. 22-038, University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature records, 1987-1996
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 75-009: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1969-1971Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memoranda, Reports, Telecourse Viewers' Guides, (1969-1971). Telecourse Viewers' Guides: "The Golden Age of Russian Literature," "Pushkin to Pasternak," and "Introduction to Russian Civilization".
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Received from Jim Peterson, September 12, 1973.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 86-056: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1948-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Historical features, correspondence, conference and convention files, reports, publications, subject files, and minutes 1948-1986 (1969-1982).
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Received from David Miles, July 16, 1986.
Accession No. 91-188: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1968-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, class files, subject files; 1968-1989.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Received from Deborah Turnbull, February 26, 1991.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 92-087: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1990-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Degree requirements; 1990-1992.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Received from Charlotte Wallace, March 13, 1992.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 93-105: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, circa 1986-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Minutes of faculty meetings; circa 1986-1989.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Located during move, January, 1990.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 96-044: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1949-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: The material in this accession documents the activities of the department, including its Intensive Language Programs, Exchange Programs, relations with Slavic Language programs at other institutions, and the Russian House, which is an intensive language living situation available to russian language students at the University of Washington. The accession includes general correspondence, department chair's correspondence, publicity files, press releases, faculty meeting minutes, Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, requests for changes in curriculum, and reports. Material documenting the Russian House includes correspondence, publicity files, Board of Directors minutes, policies and contracts. Span dates are 1949-1991.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Received from Gillian Dunn, April 25, 1994.
Received from Pam Jeffcoat, August 1, 1994.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 00-109: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1990-2000Return to Top
Scope and Content: Minutes of faculty and graduate student meetings; 1990-2000.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Weeded from UW Publications, August 14, 2000.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 03-035: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1968-2000Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, committee files, policy files, exams, subject files; 1968-2000.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Received from Michelle Foshee, August 5, 2002.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Subject
Series |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 03-035 | Department Policies and
Procedures |
1990-2000 |
Folder | |||
1 | 03-035 | Occasional Papers
Subscriptions |
1983-1995 |
1 | 03-035 | Occasional Papers (4
folders) |
1983-1986 |
1 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L Space
Surveys |
1989-1998 |
1 | 03-035 | Soviet TV |
1989-1993 |
1 | 03-035 | Soviet TV |
1988 |
1 | 03-035 | Soviet TV |
1987 |
1 | 03-035 | Russian House
Constitution |
1977-1994 |
1 | 03-035 | Russian House |
1971-1977 |
1 | 03-035 | Books Donated by Mrs. Elder to
Russian House |
1983-1992 |
1 | 03-035 | AATSEEL ( American Association of
Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages) |
1995 |
1 | 03-035 | Nagibin Visit |
1979 |
1 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L Proficiency
Requirements |
1979-1989 |
1 | 03-035 | Staff Activity Survey |
1985-1986 |
1 | 03-035 | Petersen’s Guide Entries |
1985-1989 |
1 | 03-035 | Exit Questionnaires |
1984-1998 |
1 | 03-035 | Responses to Surveys |
1982-1997 |
1 | 03-035 | Student Rating Summaries |
1988-1997 |
1 | 03-035 | Department Statistics |
1981-1998 |
1 | 03-035 | Visiting Lecturers |
1989-1998 |
1 | 03-035 | Affirmative Action
Reports |
1973-1996 |
1 | 03-035 | Class Size Policy |
1978-1989 |
1 | 03-035 | Collegial Evaluation
Policy |
1988-1989 |
1 | 03-035 | Scheduling |
1992-1999 |
1 | 03-035 | Graduate School Research
Fund |
1971-1993 |
1 | 03-035 | Summer Quarter Files (9
folders) |
1992-2000 |
2 | 03-035 | Departmental Review |
1994-1995 |
2 | 03-035 | Course Offerings
Brochures |
1976-1997 |
2 | 03-035 | CIEE (Council on International
Educational Exchange) Group Leader |
1994 |
2 | 03-035 | Curriculum Committee |
1977-1990 |
2 | 03-035 | Graduate Student
Organization |
1986-1992 |
2 | 03-035 | Quarterly Faculty Lists |
1968-1998 |
2 | 03-035 | Computer Meeting (10/20) |
1986 |
Exam
Files |
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Folder | Accession | ||
2 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L MA Exam Questions
(linguistics track) |
1968-1984 |
2 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L MA Exam Questions
(literature track) |
1969-1984 |
2 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L PhD Exam Questions
(literature track) |
1970-1981 |
2 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L PhD Exam Questions
(linguistics track) |
1969-1983 |
2 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L Russian Language
Exams |
1979-1983 |
2 | 03-035 | Slavic L&L French Language
Exams |
1979, 1984 |
2 | 03-035 | Language Exams for PhC
Requirements |
1971-1981 |
2 | 03-035 | Czech and Slovak Languages
Exams |
1983 |
Grant
Files |
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Folder | Accession | ||
2 | 03-035 | Grant and Contract Expenditure
Reports |
1995-1998 |
Correspondence |
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Folder | Accession | ||
2 | 03-035 | A&S Correspondence |
1973-1977 |
2 | 03-035 | LLC Correspondence |
1979-1992 |
2 | 03-035 | Humanities Correspondence |
1974-1988 |
2 | 03-035 | A&S Correspondence |
1991-1995 |
2 | 03-035 | Department Memos |
1988-1993 |
2 | 03-035 | Department Memos |
1987-1988 |
2 | 03-035 | Department Memos |
1986-1987 |
2 | 03-035 | Graduate Program Adviser
Correspondence |
1981-1993 |
Minutes |
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Box | Accession | ||
2 | 03-035 | Faculty Department
Minutes |
1989-1996 |
Folder | |||
2 | 03-035 | Language Learning Council
Minutes |
1973-1993 |
2 | 03-035 | Faculty Meeting Minutes and
By-Laws |
1978-1986 |
Conference
Files |
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Box | Accession | ||
2 | 03-035 | FASL (Formal Approaches to Slavic
Linguistics) Conference |
1998 |
Subgroups |
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Department Committees |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
2 | 03-035 | Undergraduate Student Affairs
1985-1994 |
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2 | 03-035 | TA Selection
1987-1995 |
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2 | 03-035 | Alumni and Community Liaison
1987 |
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2 | 03-035 | Language
1987-1988 |
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2 | 03-035 | Computing, Research, and Library
1987-1994 |
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2 | 03-035 | Slavic Seminar
1987-1989 |
Accession No. 82-035: University of Washington Department of Far Eastern and Slavic Languages and Literature Records, 1960-1962Return to Top
Scope and Content: Reports (The Chinese-English Machine Translation Project; Linguistic and Engineering Studies in Automatic Language Translation of Scientific Russian into English), 1960-1962.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Transferred from University Imprints, March 1, 1982.
Processing Info: Minimally processed.
Accession No. 18-008: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature records, 1982-2012Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photographs of department events, student activities, and faculty; flyers and event programs; publications of the department (occasional papers and student journal)
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Nick Dreher, UW Slavic Languages & Literatures Department, 2018-03-01
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
1/1 | 18-008 | Faculty proofs and negatives |
1980s |
1/2-1/3 | 18-008 | Occasional Papers in Slavic Languages and Literature,
Volume 1-3 |
1982, 1986 |
1/4 | 18-008 | колокол (Bell): Student Journal of Slavic Languages and
Literatures Department of the University of Washington (Volumes
1-16) |
1996-2012 |
1/5 | 18-008 | Slavic Department programs and flyers |
1988-2000 |
2 | 18-008 | Albums of Department Events |
1995-2005 |
2 | 18-008 | Albums of Convocation and misc. events |
2005 |
Accession No. 22-038: University of Washington Department of Slavic Languages and Literature records, approximately 1987-1996Return to Top
Scope and Content: Course files for Russian (RUSS) 350-575 (18 courses total) and Slavic (SLAV) 554-555, including syllabi and assignments, and reading lists for the Russian M.A., 18th Century Literature for the Russian Ph.D., and on poetics.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Acquisition Info: Francis Lin, UW Slavic Languages and Literature Advising, 2014
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 22-038 | Reading Lists Russ (M.A.) |
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1 | 22-038 | Reading Lists on Poetics |
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1 | 22-038 | Reading Lists for XVIII C. Lit (Ph.D.) |
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1 | 22-038 | Russ 350 |
1994 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 427 |
1992-1993 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 428 |
1992-1993 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 429 |
1991 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 452 |
1990-1994 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 461 |
1993-1996 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 463 |
1993 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 463 |
1994 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 520 |
1988-1989 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 524 |
1992-1994 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 525 |
1984 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 535 |
1992 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 541 |
1993 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 550 |
1988-1989 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 551 |
1988 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 555 |
1988-1989 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 574 |
1990-1993 |
1 | 22-038 | Russ 575 |
1988-1989 |
1 | 22-038 | Slav 554 |
1988-1989 |
1 | 22-038 | Slav 555 |
1987-1989 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)