Department of English Language and Literature (University of Michigan) records 1919-1994 1960-1979

William L. Clements Library

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William Clements was a Bay City businessman who served as regent from 1910 to 1933. An Early interest in collecting books crystallized around gathering rare books related to American history that were printed before 1800. In 1921, he gave his collection of books, manuscripts and maps to the university and provided a building to house them, which was opened in 1923. Mr. Clements continued to serve on the Committee of Management of the Clements Library until his death in 1934. He wo...

University of Michigan. Dept. of English Language and Literature.

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For background of this unit, please consult the history found in the Department of English Language and Literature Records finding aid. From the guide to the Dept. of English Language and Literature (University of Michigan), Publications, 1930-2002, 1971-2002, (Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan) ...

University of Michigan. Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Prizes.

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Rice, Warner Grenelle, 1899-

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Professor of English at the University of Michigan and director of the University Library. From the description of Warner Grenelle Rice papers, 1916-1995 (bulk 1924-1970) (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 82029488 From the description of Warner Grenelle Rice papers, 1950-1970. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420302 Chairman of the English Dept. and Director of Library, University of Michigan. From the description of Correspond...

Fraser, Russell A.

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University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...

University of Michigan. Department of English Language and Literature.

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The origin of the study of English language and literature at the University of Michigan can be traced to the 1840s. From 1841 to 1852 the university curriculum of traditional college courses included classes in both rhetoric and English grammar. A course in English composition was added in the academic year 1852/1853. The instruction in English and rhetoric was shared by professors from various disciplines. English literature was first studied at the university followin...

Brooks, Van Wyck, 1886-1963

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American author and critic. From the description of Typed letter signed : Westport, Ct., to Stark Young, 1937 Apr. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270874884 Van Wyck Brooks was an author and educator, known for his study of, and influence on, American culture. After graduating from Harvard, he sought a literary career in New York and London, writing chiefly for magazines. While teaching at Stanford he developed his first books of criticism, leading up to his first signifi...

Jones, Howard Mumford, 1892-1980

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Jones was a Professor of English at Harvard, having joined the department in 1936; he retired in 1962 as Abbott Lawrence Lowell Professor of the Humanities. He was known as the "historian of American culture." From the description of Correspondence with Robert E. L. Strider, 1949-1980 (inclusive), 1962-1979 (bulk) (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77064254 Writer and educator at Harvard University. From the description of Howard Mumford Jones Papers, 1915...

Robinson, Jay L., 1932-

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Cowden, Roy William.

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Roy W. Cowden was born in 1883 at Fredonia, N.Y. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1908 and a master's degree from Harvard University in 1909. He joined the U-M faculty in 1909 as an instructor in English, and was advanced to the rank of full professor in 1935. He was best known as director of the Avery and Jule Hopwood Awards Program in Creative Writing at the U-M, a post he held from 1934 until the time of his retirement in 1952. He died September 1961. ...

Strauss, Louis Abraham, 1872-1938.

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Henry Russel Award (University of Michigan)

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Moore, Samuel, 1877-1934

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Early Mormon pioneer. From the guide to the Samuel and Eunice S. Moore mortgage, 1844, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Epithet: Mayor of Exeter British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000678.0x000314 The Moos-Moore and other closely associated families come from Konstanz and Baden in Germany. From the guide to the Moos-Moore Family Collection, 1832-1984, (Leo Baeck Institute) ...

Bredvold, Louis I. (Louis Ignatius), 1888-

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Chairman of the English Department at the University of Michigan. From the description of Louis Ignatius Bredvold correspondence, 1921-1957. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418487 ...

Gingerich, Solomon Francis, 1875-

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Kuyper, George Adrian.

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Hubbard, Lucius L. (Lucius Lee), 1849-1933

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State Geologist and University of Michigan regent. From the description of Lucius Lee Hubbard papers, 1871-1935. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418644 Lucius Lee Hubbard was born in 1849 and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from Harvard University in 1872, Hubbard also attended the University of Bonn in Germany and received a law degree from the Boston School of Law. After spending several years in business and legal practice around Boston, Hubb...

Styan, J. L.

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Griggs, Earl Leslie.

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Gessner, Robert, 1907-1968

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Robert Gessner (1907-1968) was an American author and educator. From the description of Robert Gessner papers, ca. 1956-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122378696 From the guide to the Robert Gessner papers, ca. 1956-1968, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Robert GessnerRobert Gessner was a pioneer in film education, a film professor at NYU, and a published poet, novelist, and screenwriter.Gessner was born October 23, 1907, in Esc...

Clements, William L. (William Lawrence), 1861-1934

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Bay City, Michigan, industrialist, Republican member of the the University of Michigan Board of Regents, 1909-1933, and founder of the William L. Clements Library. From the description of William Lawrence Clements papers, 1920-1933. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420263 Henry John Temple was born in Westminster, London, England, on October 20, 1784, the eldest son of Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston (1739-1802), and Mary Mee (1754-1805). He attended Har...

Hutchins, Henry Clinton, 1889-

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Campbell, Oscar James, 1879-1970

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Professor Campbell taught English literature at Columbia University, 1936-1950, and was administrator of the Columbia Arts Center Program. He is the author of THE COMEDIES OF HOLBERG, SHAKESPEARE'S SATIRE, THE LIVING SHAKESPEARE, and TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. From the description of Oscar James Campbel papers, [ca. 1914]-1964. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 472459428 BIOGHIST REQUIRED Professor Campbell taught English literature at Columbia Un...