University of Wyoming
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John Arkas Hawgood (1905-1971) was a history professor and chair of modern history at the University of Birmingham, England. He specialized in American Western History and made several trips to the United States as a visiting professor and researcher. In 1957, he taught at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. His book, The American West (published in the U.S. as America's Western Frontiers), won an Alfred Knopf prize in 1967. In 1939, he joined the British Armed Forces and was appointed head of the German Section of Foreign Research and Press Service, then worked in the Political Intelligence Department, and finally served in the Political Warfare Executive. He passed away in 1971.
The John A. Hawgood papers consist of a variety of materials related to Hawgood's personal life and professional career. Correspondence regarding Hawgood's publishing and academic endeavors, as well as his relationship with his wife, are included. The collection also documents Hawgood's work as a member of the British Armed Forces during and after World War II. His research and publications are documented through drafts and research files. A small amount of biographical material, including certificates, resumes, and photographs, is included as well.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by John A. Hawgood at the date of processing.
This material was received from David Hawgood in 1980.
The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in August of 2010.
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Consists of correspondence related to John Hawgood's personal and professional life. A great deal of the personal correspondnece consists of letters to Hawgood's wife, Alison. The professional correspondence details Hawgood's academic and publishing endevors.
Consists of materials related to Hawgood's experiences working for the British government in the Political Intelligence Department during World War II. Subject files on aspects of Nazi Germany, correspondence, and information circulars, among other materials, are included. A small amount of the material details Hawgood's travels in the occupied areas of Germany after the war.
This series includes files related to research Hawgood conducted for his publications and academic career. Works written by Hawgood and his reviews of the works of others are included as well. Some of the research materials date back to Hawgood's time at university.
Includes materials related to Hawgood's professional career and personal life. Photographs, certificates, and contracts are in this series, among other items.