Joseph James Mathews Papers, 1930-1976

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Joseph James Mathews Papers, 1930-1976

Joseph James Mathews Papers, 1930-1976

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Chairman of the Emory History Department starting in 1948. Collection spans Dr. Mathews' career as a professor of European history. He taught at the University of Chattanooga, University of Mississippi, and Emory University. He served as historian in the armed forces during World War II; during his time at the Naval Bureau of Ordnance and Ordnance Activities he directed and authored numerous studies and publications. His vitae is included in the collection. The papers primarily consist of Mathew's personal and professional correspondence. The personal letters reflect his professional interests and activities while the professional letters deal with personnel, budgets, curricula, and his service for the Southern Historical Association, among other topics. There are about three dozen wartime photos, and volumes of class rolls.

4.0 Linear Feet; 4,184 Items

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