University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1913-1994

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Department of Classics
Title
University of Washington, Department of Classics records
Dates
1913-1994 (inclusive)
Quantity
circa 25.38 cubic ft
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00300
Summary
Records relating to the University of Washington, Department of Classics.
Repository
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

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 records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The teaching of Classics at the University of Washington dates back to the founding of the University in 1861. As of 2015, the University of Washington Department of Classics offers four undergraduate majors (Classics, Classical Studies, Latin, Greek), four minors (Classical Studies, Latin, Greek, Classics and Ancient History), and an honors program for majors. The Department of Classics also offers three master degrees (Classics, Greek, Latin), one doctoral degree (Classics), and participates in two joint doctoral programs (Classics and Ancient Philosophy, Theory and Criticism). Course offerings include Classical archaeology, Classical literature and culture, Greek, and Latin.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Consult the scope and content information for accession(s) listed below.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for accession(s) listed below.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 6 accessions.

  • Accession No. 90-136, University of Washington Department of Classics records, 1952-1984
  • Accession No. 90-149, University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1964-1978
  • Accession No. 92-196, University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1981-1984
  • Accession No. 93-173, University of Washington Department of Classics records, 1984-1986
  • Accession No. 95-222, University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1952-1954
  • Accession No. 15-010, University of Washington Department of Classics records, 1913-1994

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 90-136: University of Washington Department of Classics records, 1952-1984Return to Top

20 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports,and photographs; 1952-84

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; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Doug Machle, 1990-08-16

Accession No. 90-149: University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1964-1978Return to Top

.42 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, and reports; 1964-1978

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; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Doug Machle, 1990-08-28

Accession No. 92-196: University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1981-1984Return to Top

1' linear.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, memoranda, newsletters, departmental files; 1981-1984

Restrictions on Access: CLOSED until processed. May contain personnel or student information

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Ingrid Pearson, 1992-07-14

Accession No. 93-173: University of Washington Department of Classics records, 1984-1986Return to Top

1 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports; 1984-1986

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; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Ingrid Pearson, 1993-05-11

Accession No. 95-222: University of Washington, Department of Classics records, 1952-1954Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Annual reports; 1952-1954.

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.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Publications Area, 1990-01-01

Accession No. 15-010: University of Washington Department of Classics records, 1913-1994Return to Top

4.6 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Faculty meeting minutes, department reports, teaching schedules, budget records, grant files, departmental correspondence.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use is unrestricted after access has been granted)

Acquisition Info: Douglas Machle, Department of Classics, 2015-05-21

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1 15-010
Department Meetings, Indices
Box
1 15-010
Minutes of Faculty Meetings - Department Meetings
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
1953-1954, 1963-1993
1 15-010
Department Reports -
1946-1981
1 15-010
Ph.D Program -
1959-1976
2 15-010
W.M. Read - bio/ publications -
1940-1984
2 15-010
Departmental Files - Files Prior to 1950/1951
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
___-1951
2 15-010
Budget
1941-1952
2 15-010
Applications for Faculty Positions -
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
~1945-1955
2 15-010
Departmental Files
1951-1952
2 15-010
Teaching Schedules
1952-1968
2 15-010
Teaching Schedules
1942-1951
Box/Folder
2 15-010
Book Orders
1948-1950
Box
2 15-010
National Endowment for the Humanities Proposal - Institutional Development grant Proposal to the National Endowment for the Humanities
1975
2 15-010
Packet of Comparative and Interdisciplinary Degree Programs
1975
3 15-010
Department Reports - Departmental Reports V
1971-1975
3 15-010
Department Reports - Departmental Reports VI
1975-1977
3 15-010
Department Reports - Departmental Reports VII
1977-1999
3 15-010
Department Reports - Annual Report
1979-1980
3 15-010
Department Reports - Annual Report
1980-1981
3 15-010
Expenditure records - 11-1602 Galeu's De Elementis; 11-4352 Woodrow Wilson; 11-1649 MacKay; 80-7874 Classics IV
1963-1964
3 15-010
Expenditure records - 06-0422 Operations
1953-1963
3 15-010
Expenditure records - 06-0422 Operations Budget
1963-1967
3 15-010
Expenditure records - 06-0422 Operations Budget; Classics Title IV 80-7783; Classics Title IV 80-7834
1961-1962; 1967-1969
3 15-010
Class Record - Prof. Densmore
1913-1917
3 15-010
Chronological Departmental Correspondence
1979-1986
4 15-010
Chronological Departmental Correspondence
1986-1994

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Dept. of Classics (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives