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Allen Rogers Benham papers, 1898-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Benham, Allen Rogers, 1879-1961
- Title
- Allen Rogers Benham papers
- Dates
- 1898-1961 (inclusive)18981961
- Quantity
- approximately 10.21 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 0190
- Summary
- Notes, writings and diary of a Professor of English 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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Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Allen Rogers Benham (1879-1961) was Professor of English Literature at the University of Washington and was also an English instructor in post-World War I Europe, 1918-1919 for the YMCA Army Educational Commission, and then for the A.E.F. Army Educational Corps.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 0190-001, Allen Rogers Benham papers, 1860, 1898-1961
- Accession No. 0190-002, Allen Rogers Benham papers, 1918-1919
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 0190-001: Allen Rogers Benham papers, 1860, 1898-1961Return to Top
Scope and Content: Notes, writings, printed miscellaneous.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Estate of Prof. Benham, 1961-10-01.
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Accession No. 0190-002: Allen Rogers Benham papers, 1918-1919Return to Top
Scope and Content: Diary (Nov. 1918-June 1919), personal documents, clipping regarding his work as an English instructor in the U.S. Army Education Corps and the Young Men's Christian Association, 1918-1919.
The diary records his experiences en route to and in England and France immediately after the Armistice.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ruth M. Johnson (daughter), Seattle via Spec. Coll., 1981-09-01
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Benham, Allen Rogers, 1879-1961--Diaries
Corporate Names
- U.S. Army. Education Corps
- University of Washington. Department of English--Faculty
- Young Men's Christian Association
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Barzun, Jacques, 1907-2012 (creator)
- Preminger, Alex (creator)
- Schweppe, Alfred John, 1895-1988 (creator)
- Struble, Mildred (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Civil Liberties Union (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
