Arthur L. Funk Papers, 1934-1988.

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Arthur L. Funk Papers, 1934-1988.

This small collection from Prof. Funk's private library includes early works from his college and graduate school years, original artwork, and correspondence with historians, generals and politicians related to his research on World War II. The primary research interest in this collection may be Funk's artwork, which provides first-hand images of life aboard a U.S. Destroyer during World War II. Funk was born into a family of artists (his brother was a commercial illustrator) and was fond of sketching. The collection contains scenes from his tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Farquhar done in pencil, ink, and pastel [See list of "Artwork" below]. One of his college essays is also extensively illustrated with drawings of medieval armor. The correspondence addresses Vichy France during World War II. The Allied Forces decided, in 1942, to open a second front on the Western coast of Africa. In order to do so, however, they needed to choose a French leader who could rally French support for the Americans without alienating the local population or the Vichy government. Funk's research deals with the politics of this decision, which caused tension between the three candidates for the position, Francois Darlan, Charles de Gaulle, and Henri Giraud.

0.5 linear feet. (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7906938

University of Florida

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Funk, Arthur Layton, 1914-....

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Arthur Layton Funk (1914 in Brooklyn, NY - June 17, 2007 in Gainesville, FL) was a historian of World War II at the University of Florida. He received his B.A. in History from Dartmouth College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of Chicago. During World War II he served as a Naval officer on the U.S.S. Farquhar, an American destroyer. After the war, Funk joined the University of Florida faculty as a humanities professor, where his research interests shifted from medie...