Curme, George O. (George Oliver), 1860-1948
Variant namesPhilologist; Professor of German philology, Northwestern University, 1896-1933.
From the description of George O. Curme Papers, 1899-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577573
George Oliver Curme was born in Richmond, Indiana, on January 14, 1860, the son of Arthur Allen and Elizabeth Jane (Nicholas) Curme. Curme's scholarship focused on German and English philology. In 1896, he joined the faculty of Northwestern University, where he remained until retirement. Curme was a prolific writer, as well as an active member of many professional associations, including Modern Language Association of America (of which he served as President), the Linguistic Society of America, the National Institute of Social Sciences, and Phi Beta Kappa.
From the guide to the George Oliver Curme, Sr. (1860-1948) Papers, 1899-1950, (Northwestern University Archives)
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| creatorOf | Curme, George O. (George Oliver), 1860-1948. George O. Curme Papers, 1899-1950. | Northwestern University | |
| referencedIn | Collitz, Hermann, 1855-1935. Hermann Collitz papers, 1846-1935. | Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library | |
| creatorOf | George Oliver Curme, Sr. (1860-1948) Papers, 1899-1950 | Northwestern University Archives |
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Birth 1860-01-14
Death 1948-04-29
