Joseph Stead Jacobson papers, 1930-2012
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jacobson, Joseph S., 1913-2012
- Title
- Joseph Stead Jacobson papers
- Dates
- 1930-2012 (inclusive)19302012
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2823
- Summary
- The Joseph Stead Jacobson papers (1930-2012) consist of materials regarding Jacobson's teaching career, academic records, correspondence and pre-published translations of Turkish literature. Jacobson was a professor of Middle East Area 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, Turkish
Biographical Note
Joseph Stead Jacobson (1913-2012) was a professor for the University of Utah's Middle East Department speacializing in Turkish studies. Professor Jacobson spent the majority of his teaching career translating famous works of Turkish literature notably from the Turkish writer, Aziz Nesin.
Content Description
This collection contains materials regarding Jacobson's teaching career, academic records, correspondence and pre-published translations of Turkish literature.
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
Arrangement
The arrangement of documents starts with documents pertaining to Jacobson's life and career. These documents are then preceded by documents regarding Aziz Nesin. The Aziz Nesin series begins with correspondence between Jacobson and Nesin and then followed by Nesin's translated writings. Nesin's writings begin with autobiographical stories first then his other stories alphabetically. All correspondence is organized choronologically within the subject. Final documents include correspondence and translations from other Turkish writers.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Personal Files
This series contains documents regarding Joseph Stead Jocobson's personal life and career. Additionally, this collection contains correspondence, memoirs and records relating to Jacobson.
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Description: Memorial Documents and Curriculum VitaeDates: 2012Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Middle East Library Donation DocumentsDates: 1982-1998Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Joseph Stead Jacobson, How it WasDates: 1989Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Viola N. Jacobson, Exerpts from MemoirsDates:Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Academic CorrespondenceDates: 1958-1984Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Academic HistoryDates: 1913-1981Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Graduate and Doctorate DocumentsDates: 1960-1971Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Appointment and Promotion DocumentsDates: 1971-1981Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Donation DocumentsDates: 1971-1998Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Inventory Biography for Baltzar Hans JacobsonDates:Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Miscellaneous LettersDates: 1983-2012Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Short Story International CorrespondenceDates: 1995-2000Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Journal of Turkish LiteratureDates: 1989-2001Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: SeeXBooks.comDates: 1999Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Book OrdersDates: 1992-2002Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: ISBN LogbooksDates:Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Goethe's Poems, SchutzeDates: 1944Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Middle East Studies-Turkish DegreeDates: 1971Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Professor Emeritus od Languages AppointmentDates: 1981Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Bachelor of Arts DegreeDates: 1948Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Certificate in Middle East Area StudiesDates:Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Masters of Arts DiplomaDates:Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Diploma from LDS CollegeDates: 1930Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Aziz Nesin
This series includes correspondence and translations from the Turkish poet and writer, Aziz Nesin. Nesin was well known for his satirical writing and his social criticisms.
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Description: Correspondence with Aziz NesinDates: 1976-1994Container: Box 3, Folder 1-3
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Description: News and Pictures of Aziz NesinDates: 1993-2000Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Nesin Personal Stories
This folder contains pre-published translations of Nesin's personal stories such as: To Know Turkey; How We Beat Up Our Esteemes General Director; One Night; Good Morning, Guard!; Two Greatest Writers in the World; FI-I-RE!; and He Didn't Recall the Shadows Again.
Container: Box 3, Folder 5 -
Description: Istanbul Boy, IVDates:Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Dog TailsDates:Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Hayri the Barber SurnameDates:Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: Short Story international Stories
This folder contains Nesin's short stories that were translated by Jacobson then published by Short Story International.
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Description: Socialism is Coming Stand AsideDates:Container: Box 3, Folder 10
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Description: Memoirs of an ExileDates:Container: Box 3, Folder 11
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Translation Correspondence and Pre-Published Manuscripts
This series contains any correspondence regarding Turkish Literature translations made by Jacobson. The series mainly consists of correspondence between Jacobson and Turkish writers. Additionally, the series contains original translated manuscripts and articles written by Turkish writers with the correspondong ISBN and copy documents.
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Description: Correspondence with Aylin AbayhanDates: 2002-2003Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence with Engin AskinDates: 1999-2001Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Correspondence with Fakir BaykurtDates: 1993-2000Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Correspondence with Ilyas HalilDates: 1996-1999Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Correspondence with Robert E. HelblingDates: 1999Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Correspondence with Muzaffer IzguDates: 1994-1995Container: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: Correspondence with Ali Nesin
Ali Nesin was the son of Aziz Nesin and correspondence between Jacobson and Ali Nesin began at the death of Aziz Nesin in 1995. Aziz Nesin's final letter was written to Jacobson but mailed by Ali Nesin.
Dates: 1995-2000Container: Box 4, Folder 7 -
Description: Correspondence with Vahit TurhanDates: 1969-1971Container: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: PUblications and Articles, Engin AskinDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: The Peace Cake, Fakir BaykurtDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: A Report From Kuloba, Fakir BaykurtDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Dissatisfied, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Dog Hunt Stories, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: The Drunken Grass, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: House of Cards Stories, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: Naked Yula Stories, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: Shoeshine Ramadan and Other Stories, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: Short Story Interanational Stories, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 10
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Description: Temple for Rent Stories, Ilyas HalilDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 11
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Description: Wanted: Infidel EmployeesDates: 2000Container: Box 5, Folder 12
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Description: Robert E. Helbling LettersDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 13
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Description: Short Story International Stories, Muzaffer IzguDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 14
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Description: Yaban the Barbarian, Yakup KadriDates:Container: Box 5, Folder 15
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, Turkish--Correspondence
- Translators--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
- Turcologists--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
- Turkish literature--Translations
Personal Names
- Jacobson, Joseph S.--Archives
- Nesin, Aziz--Correspondence
- Nesin, Aziz--Translations
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Faculty--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Translations (documents)
