University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature records, 1915-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Department of Romance Languages and Literature
Title
University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature records
Dates
1915-1995 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.63 cubic feet (13 boxes) plus 2 vertical files
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00296
Summary
Correspondence, subject files, annual reports, publications, meeting minutes, budget and grant files, and other records of the University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature. The Department of Romance Languages and Literature consists of two divisions: French and Italian Studies and Spanish and Portuguese Studies
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 (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records).

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Department of Romance Languages and Literature consists of two divisions: French and Italian Studies and Spanish and Portuguese Studies. The divisions offer programs designed to develop competence in the reading, speaking, and writing of the languages and in the study of the literatures and cultures. Both divisions offer undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as minors in Italian and Spanish.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, subject files, annual reports, publications, meeting minutes, budget and grant files, and other records of the University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 7 accessions.

  • Accession No. 70-061, University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1954-1965
  • Accession No. 82-056, University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1936-1979
  • Accession No. 89-049, University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1979-1987
  • Accession No. 91-191, University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1915-1975
  • Accession No. 04-043, University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1987-1995
  • Accession No. 05-030, University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1994
  • Accession No. 16-021, University of Washington, Department of Romance Languages and Literature records, 1971-1989

Processing Note

Minimally processed.

Related Materials

University of Washington French and Italian Studies Department records

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 70-061: University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1954-1965Return to Top

1 cubic foot (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, subject files; 1954-1965.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records). Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Source and date of receipt unknown.

Processing Info: Minimally processed.

Accession No. 82-056: University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1936-1979Return to Top

0.42 cubic foot (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, annual reports, project and seminar reports, publications; 1936-1979.

Publications: Cahiers Sextil Puscariu (1953), In Partes Tres (1937-41), Papers in Romance (1979).

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records). Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Received from Imprints holding area.

Processing Info: Minimally processed.

Accession No. 89-049: University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1979-1987Return to Top

3 cubic feet ( 3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, annual reports, reports, minutes, notes, clippings, 1979-1987.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records). Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Received from Carolyn Starrett, March 17, 1989.

Processing Info: Minimally processed.

Accession No. 91-191: University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1915-1975Return to Top

7 cubic feet ( 7 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, budget files, annual reports, report, grant and contract proposals, writings, curriculum files, graduate program advising files, merit increases, lists, brochures, bulletin, subject series, department files, committee files; 1915-1975.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records). Contact repository for details.

Records are stored off site; advance notice required for use.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Acquisition Info: Received from Carol Rush for Constantine Christofides, Head: July 18, 1991.

Processing Info: Minimally processed.

Accession No. 04-043: University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1987-1995Return to Top

0.21 cubic foot (1 box)

Scope and Content: Course files; 1987-1995.

Includes course approval forms, interdepartmental correspondence, and curriculum vitae for French, Spanish, Italian, and Business of Translation courses offered through the University of Washington Extension program.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records). Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Received from the Division of French and Italian Studies, August 6, 2003.

Processing Info: Minimally processed.

Container(s) Description Dates
Course Approvals - Romance Languages & Literature
Box Accession
1 04-043
French
1992-1995
1 04-043
Spanish
1987-1994
1 04-043
Italian
1989-1994
1 04-043
Spanish/Italian
1991-1993
1 04-043
Business of Translation
1991-1993
1 04-043
Correspondence re: 1992-1993 Courses
1991

Accession No. 05-030: University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature Records, 1994Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Correspondence, clippings; 1994

Acquisition Info: Source and date of receipt unknown.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Processing Info: Minimally processed.

Accession No. 16-021: University of Washington, Department of Romance Languages and Literature records, 1971-1989Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Minutes of department meetings for the University of Washington Department of Romance Languages and Literature.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

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

Acquisition Info: Farris Anderson via David Miles, 2003-01-27

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Romance languages--Study and teaching
  • Romance-language literature--Study and teaching
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Department of Romance Languages and Literature--Archives
  • University of Washington. Department of Romance Languages and Literature--Committees
  • University of Washington. Department of Romance Languages and Literature--Curricula
  • University of Washington. Department of Romance Languages and Literature--Faculty
  • University of Washington. Department of Romance Languages and Literature--Students
  • University of Washington. University Archives