John Calvin French papers, 1928-1957.

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John Calvin French papers, 1928-1957.

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Collection of Johns Hopkins University librarian and professor of English, John Calvin French, consists largely of his research and manuscript notes dealing with the founding and later development of the University. The material formed the basis of his published work, "A History of the University founded by Johns Hopkins." Also included is French's correspondence with University colleagues and Baltimore literary figures. The collection consists largely of John Calvin French's research and manuscript notes dealing with the founding of The Johns Hopkins University in 1876 and its later development through the 1940s. The material formed the basis for French's book, "History of the University Founded by Johns Hopkins" (1946). The collection also includes French's correspondence with University colleagues and some Baltimore literary figures including H.L. Mencken and Lisette Woodworth Reese. Final items are a clippings file and card file with literary references.

2.1 linear ft. (5 document boxes)

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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