Lois Giffen papers, 1928-1998
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Com
- Giffen, Lois Anita
- Title
- Lois Giffen papers
- Dates
- 1928-1998 (inclusive)19281998
- Quantity
- 1.75 linear feet, (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 3017
- Summary
- The Lois Giffen papers (1928-1998) consist primarily of course materials and photocopies of various texts related to the Middle East. Giffen taught Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Utah.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English, Arabic, French
Historical Note
Lois Anita Giffen earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University in Arabic and Islamic Studies. She was an Associate Professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Utah. Giffen was the author of The Theory of Profane Love Among the Arabs: The Development of the Genre.
Content Description
The Lois Giffen papers (1928-1998) consist primarily of course materials and photocopies of various texts related to the Middle East. The photocopies are portions from Arabic, English, and French texts. The course materials includes photocopies from various texts as a supplement to the course textbook. The correspondence primarily concerns her time at the University of Utah Middle East Center. Articles written by Giffen are found in the "Reprints" file.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Lois Giffen in 2017.
Processing Note
Processed by Gina C Giang in 2022.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: BibliographiesDates: 1998Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Books
Classification and Nomenclature of Beads and Pendants by Horace C. Beck (incomplete);A Touch of Wonderby Arthur Gordon; and Belief and Islamby Wqf Ikhlas Publications.
Dates: 1928-1993Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Correspondence
Includes material related to coursework, fellowships, and A Report on The Middle East Center at the University of Utah presented to the Institutional Council, February 1977.
Dates: 1983-1991Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Course materials: Arabic 304Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Course materials: Arabic 516RDates: 1989Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Course materials: Arabic 516Container: Box 1, Folder 6-7
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Description: Course materials: Survey of Contemporary Persian Literature
Portland State University, Professor Lorentz
Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: Dissertations: "Shi'ite Political Poetry during the Umayyad Period" by Abdulla A. al-QatamDates: 1992Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Magazines: The Atlantic Monthly, Perspective of The Arab World, An Atlantic SupplementDates: 1956Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Newsletters: University of Utah The Middle East CenterDates: 1980-1985Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: NotesDates: 1969Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Photocopies: The Assemblies of HaririContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Photocopies: "Contemporary Islamic Political Thought: Sayyid Qutb" by Ahmed Salah al-Din Moussalli
Dissertation.
Container: Box 2, Folder 7 -
Description: Photocopies: Fetoua a la Condition des ZimmisContainer: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Photocopies: Historie de L'expedition des Francais en EgypteContainer: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Photocopies: Livre la Lampe des TenebresContainer: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Photocopies: The Passion of the Western MindContainer: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Photocopies: Patrologia OrientalisContainer: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Photocopies: "The Philosophy of Punishment in Islamic Law" by Mustafa A Kara
Dissertation.
Container: Box 3, Folder 5 -
Description: Photocopies: Risalat Ul GhufranContainer: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Photocopies: Social and Natural Sciences: The Islamic PerspectiveContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Photocopies: The Spiritual Physick of RhazesContainer: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Photocopies: Arabic textsContainer: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Photocopies: French textsContainer: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Printed ephemeraDates: 1974-1992Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Reprints
Consists of articles written by Lois Giffen and others.
Dates: 1967-1984Container: Box 4, Folder 6 -
Description: Speeches: "The Modern Literary Idiom" by Ehsan Yar-ShaterDates: 1968Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: Writings
Abstract and biographies written by Lois A. Giffen; From the Hieroglphs to the Cross, Egyptian Philosophy and Christian Gnosis by Richard M. Soucri; and The Idea of an Anthropology of Islam by Talal Asad.
Dates: 1982-1986Container: Box 4, Folder 8
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arabic language--Study and teaching--Sources
Personal Names
- Giffen, Lois Anita--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Faculty--Archives
- University of Utah. Middle East Center--Archives
Geographical Names
- Middle East--Study and teaching--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Course materials
- Dissertations
- Newsletters
- Photocopies
