University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Manuscripts Division
Special Collections
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http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
ACCN 2823
Jacobson, Joseph S., 1913-2012
Joseph Stead Jacobson papers
1930-2012
2.5 linear feet
5 boxes
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.
Collection materials are in
English and
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.
This collection contains materials regarding Jacobson's teaching career, academic records, correspondence and pre-published translations of Turkish literature.
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.
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.
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.
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Donated by Susana Jacobson and Viola Jacobson in 2014.
Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.
Jacobson, Joseph S.--Archives
Nesin, Aziz--Correspondence
Nesin, Aziz--Translations
University of Utah--Faculty--Archives
Translators--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
Turcologists--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
Turkish literature--TranslationsAuthors, Turkish--Correspondence
Literature
Correspondence
Translations (documents)
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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1
Memorial Documents and Curriculum Vitae
2012
1
2
Middle East Library Donation Documents
1982-1998
1
3
Joseph Stead Jacobson, How it Was
1989
1
4
Viola N. Jacobson, Exerpts from Memoirs
1
5
Academic Correspondence
1958-1984
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6
Academic History
1913-1981
1
7
Graduate and Doctorate Documents
1960-1971
1
8
Appointment and Promotion Documents
1971-1981
1
9
Donation Documents
1971-1998
1
10
Inventory Biography for Baltzar Hans Jacobson
1
11
Miscellaneous Letters
1983-2012
1
12
Short Story International Correspondence
1995-2000
1
13
Journal of Turkish Literature
1989-2001
1
14
SeeXBooks.com
1999
1
15
Book Orders
1992-2002
1
16
ISBN Logbooks
2
1
Goethe's Poems, Schutze
1944
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2
Doctor of Philosophy in Middle East Studies-Turkish Degree
1971
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3
Professor Emeritus od Languages Appointment
1981
2
4
Bachelor of Arts Degree
1948
2
5
Certificate in Middle East Area Studies
2
6
Masters of Arts Diploma
2
7
Diploma from LDS College
1930
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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Correspondence with Aziz Nesin
1976-1994
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4
News and Pictures of Aziz Nesin
1993-2000
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5
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.
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6
Istanbul Boy, IV
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7
Dog Tails
3
8
Hayri the Barber Surname
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9
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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10
Socialism is Coming Stand Aside
3
11
Memoirs of an Exile
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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1
Correspondence with Aylin Abayhan
2002-2003
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2
Correspondence with Engin Askin
1999-2001
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3
Correspondence with Fakir Baykurt
1993-2000
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4
Correspondence with Ilyas Halil
1996-1999
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5
Correspondence with Robert E. Helbling
1999
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6
Correspondence with Muzaffer Izgu
1994-1995
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7
Correspondence with Ali Nesin
1995-2000
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.
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8
Correspondence with Vahit Turhan
1969-1971
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1
PUblications and Articles, Engin Askin
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2
The Peace Cake, Fakir Baykurt
5
3
A Report From Kuloba, Fakir Baykurt
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4
Dissatisfied, Ilyas Halil
5
5
Dog Hunt Stories, Ilyas Halil
5
6
The Drunken Grass, Ilyas Halil
5
7
House of Cards Stories, Ilyas Halil
5
8
Naked Yula Stories, Ilyas Halil
5
9
Shoeshine Ramadan and Other Stories, Ilyas Halil
5
10
Short Story Interanational Stories, Ilyas Halil
5
11
Temple for Rent Stories, Ilyas Halil
5
12
Wanted: Infidel Employees
2000
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13
Robert E. Helbling Letters
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14
Short Story International Stories, Muzaffer Izgu
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15
Yaban the Barbarian, Yakup Kadri