Oliver P. Field papers, 1936-1953

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Oliver P. Field papers, 1936-1953

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The Oliver P. Field papers comprise 1 cubic foot spanning 1936-1953. The collection consists of manuscript drafts and research materials related to Field's unpublished work on the history of Indiana University during World War II. Field began gathering information for this manuscript during the war and began writing shortly afterward. Editing was in progress when Field died in 1953. There was not a clear consensus on how to handle the publication so the publisher dropped the work.

1 cubic foot

eng,

Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management

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Field, Oliver Peter, 1897-1953

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Indiana University alumnus and professor. After receiving an AB at St. Olaf College and MA at the University of Minnesota, Oliver P. Field came to IU to accept an instructor's position in political science in 1924. Shortly after earning a Bachelor of Laws in 1927, Field left for Yale to work on his JD. After teaching at several other universities, Field returned to IU in 1939 to accept a professorship in government. He taught until his death in 1953. From the...