Clebsch, William A.
Variant namesScholar of religious history and chairman of the Dept. of Religious Studies, Stanford University, from 1973 to 1980. Clebsch came to Stanford in 1963 from a series of ministerial and theological seminary positions. He served as chairman of the new American Studies Program (1975-1980) and was a leader in the improvement of graduate and undergraduate programs in the humanities. Clebsch played a key role in faculty affairs throughout his 20-year career at Stanford. As deputy chairman (1968-1969) of the first faculty senate of the Academic Council and as chairman (1969-1970) of the second, he set the pattern for future operation of the Faculty Senate and he continued to serve in many capacities on elected and appointed positions in the Faculty Senate and on University Committees.
From the description of William A. Clebsch papers, 1944-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 703639422
Biographical/Historical note
Scholar of religious history and chairman of the Dept. of Religious Studies, Stanford University, from 1973 to 1980. Clebsch came to Stanford in 1963 from a series of ministerial and theological seminary positions. He served as chairman of the new American Studies Program (1975-1980) and was a leader in the improvement of graduate and undergraduate programs in the humanities. Clebsch played a key role in faculty affairs throughout his 20-year career at Stanford. As deputy chairman (1968-1969) of the first faculty senate of the Academic Council and as chairman (1969-1970) of the second, he set the pattern for future operation of the Faculty Senate and he continued to serve in many capacities on elected and appointed positions in the Faculty Senate and on University Committees.
From the guide to the William A. Clebsch papers, 1944-1983, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)
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| creatorOf | William A. Clebsch papers, 1944-1983 | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Clebsch, William A. William A. Clebsch papers, 1944-1983. | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Brainerd, David, 1718-1747. David Brainerd diaries and letters, 1732-1783. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Brainerd, David, 1718-1747. David Brainerd diaries and letters, 1732-1783. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Frei, Hans W. Hans Wilhelm Frei papers, 1957-1988 (inclusive). | Yake University Divinity School Library | |
| referencedIn | Hans Wilhelm Frei Papers, 1957-1992 | Yake University Divinity School Library |
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| associatedWith | Brainerd, David, 1718-1747. | person |
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| associatedWith | Stanford University. American Studies Program. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford University. Dept. of Religious Studies | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford University. Dept. of Religious Studies. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford University. Humanities Special Program. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford University. Program in American Studies. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1923
Death 1984
Americans
English
