Louis Petroff papers, 1927-1976 (bulk 1951-1969).

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Louis Petroff papers, 1927-1976 (bulk 1951-1969).

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The Louis Petroff papers, 1927-1976, contain materials of a literary nature as well as research notes, correspondence and biographical material. The bulk of the Petroff papers are on microfilm. The correspondence in this collection is mainly personal. The other writings consist of a number of poems in manuscript form, short stories and a science fiction novel titled Children of the Universe. The research notes contain case histories of several "solitaries"--Hermits and transients- reflecting one of Dr. Petroff's major research interests. Also included are notes relating to Bulgarian social practices and folklore. Louis Petroff's autobiographical material includes his journal and his autobiography, To the Generations of the Tenth Millennium. The journal covers the years 1927-1940, during which time Dr. Petroff traveled, studied and worked in California. Additional journal material dated 1956-1972 includes notes titled "Land Grabbery." This portion of the journal, which includes correspondence and newspaper clippings, is an account of Petroff's experience with the purchase of his personal home and property by Southern Illinois University and his dissatisfaction with the terms of the transaction. A photocopy of the final draft of Dr. Petroff's autobiography, To the Generations of the Tenth Millennium, completes the Petroff papers.

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Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Petroff, Louis.

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Louis Petroff was born in Todorichene, Bulgaria, February 14, 1897. He immigrated to the United States at the age of fourteen and completed high school in Madison, Wisconsin. Petroff attended the University of Wisconsin and received his bachelor's degree in sociology in 1926. He completed both his Master of Arts and Doctoral degrees in sociology at the University of Southern California in 1929 and 1934 respectively. Dr. Petroff worked as a social caseworker and researcher in Los Angeles from 193...

Southern Illinois university at Carbondale

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Established in 1869. From the description of Southern Illinois Normal University photograph collection, 1860-1940. (Southern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 367589142 Southern Illinois University was established in 1869. From the description of Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Affairs photographs, 1947-1965. (Southern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 319871718 From the description of Southern Illinois University Carbonda...

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Dept. of Sociology.

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