University of Washington Libraries, Special CollectionsUW Resource No. 00322University of Washington. Dept. of Comparative LiteratureUniversity of
Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records1968-19997.87 cubic ft.Collection materials are in
English.Records
documenting the University of Washington Department of Comparative
LiteratureThe discipline of comparative literature transcends the confines of a
national literature and explores the relationships among various literary
traditions. In addition, the discipline is concerned with the relationship of
literature to the arts and to fields of knowledge such as philosophy, religion,
and political thought. Typical areas of inquiry include literary traditions and
periods, genres, and motifs; patterns of influence and reception of literary
works among various national cultures; and the general principles of literary
theory and criticism.
Ernst Behler was chair of the University of Washington's comparative
literature department from 1977 to ca.1998.
Records include correspondence, financial records, reports, minutes of
meetings, and subject files documenting the operation and activities of the
department, 1968-1999.
Records are arranged by accession; some accessions are
unprocessed.
Public records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some
files).
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Request at UW
Public records (use unrestricted when access is granted).
Behler, Ernst, 1928-University of Washington. Dept. of Comparative Literature--ArchivesUniversity of Washington--FacultyUniversity of Washington. University ArchivesLiterature, ComparativeLiterature, Comparative--Study and teaching (Higher)--Washington (State)--SeattleCollege teachers--Washington (State)--SeattleUniversity Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)SeattleColleges and UniversitiesLiterature
The following section contains a partial listing of the materials in
the collection.
Accession No. 95-090: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1968-19914 cubic ft. ((4 boxes))Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, curriculum
materials, and subject series.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access,
contact the repository. Records are stored off-site and advance notice is
required for use.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 95-125: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1978.03 cubic ft. ((1 folder))Scope and Content: Annual reports.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 99-031: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1978-1993.63 cubic ft. ((2 boxes))Scope and Content: Correspondence, development records, financial records, and
related material.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 00-032: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1993.21 cubic ft. ((1 box))Scope and Content: Meeting announcements, minutes, program development proposals, and
related materials. The records document the workings of the department through
its executive committee and faculty meeting minutes, and the records of the
Comparative History of Ideas Committee.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access,
contact the repository.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 00-091: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1989-19951 cubic ft. ((1 box))Scope and Content: Correspondence, committee records, subject series, and related
material. The records document Ernst Behler's tenure as chairman of the
department, 1989-1995.
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Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access,
contact repository.
Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-19992 cubic ft. ((2 boxes))Scope and Content: These records document Ernst Behler's tenure as chairman of the
department, 1976-1999.
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Marcia Feinstein-Tobey, December 20, 2001.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of
the papers is restricted. Records are stored off-site, and advance notice is
required for use.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Processing Info: Processed in 2003.
This accession was substantially weeded during processing in 2003.
Budget reports and material concerning summer seminars, including participant
and housing information, were discarded.
102-033General
Correspondence1997-1999General Correspondence202-033University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences,
re: Appointments1994-1999Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
102-033Interdepartmental Correspondence1997-1999Minutes202-033Comparative Literature Faculty Meetings1993-1999Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
Conferences and Conventions102-033Berlin Conference1987102-033International Conference on Humanistic Discourse
1997102-033NEH Summer Seminar1983-1992Program Files102-033Cinema Studies1983-1996102-033Classics Joint Faculty Position1995-1996102-033College Studies Program1987-1993102-033College of Arts and Sciences1991-1993202-033College of Arts and Sciences1993-1999Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
102-033Comparative History of Ideas1976-1991202-033Comparative Humanistic Studies1990202-033Critical Theory Ph.D. Program1990202-033Critical Theory Ph.D Program1993-1997Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
202-033Critical Theory and Literary Theory Ph.D.
Program1989-1993202-033Evening Programs1991-1999202-033Graduate Exchange Program1980-1996202-033Graduate Degree Program1986-1994202-033Honors Program1978-1979202-033Curriculum Files1979-1992Budget Files202-033Conceptual Budget for 1999-20011998202-033Discretionary Fund 1987-1993Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
Subject Series202-033Guest Lectures1987-1997