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Frederic E. Faverty (1902-1981) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/11/16
The Frederic E. Faverty Papers are arranged in nineteen and one-half boxes and one oversize package. They span the period 1920-1982. The Papers are organized into eight subseries: biographical materials, general correspondence, Harvard University materials, Northwestern University materials, teaching materials and lecture notes, graduate student records, subject files, and publications files.

Biographical materials date between 1920 and 1981 and are arranged in three folders. These materials include clippings, vitae, and related items generally pertaining to Faverty's travel, research, academic appointments, lectures and addresses, and publications.

The general correspondence fills nearly two boxes. It is largely incoming conrrespondence, and mainly concerns the academic and research interests of Faverty and his close professional colleagues. Requests by colleagues and students for recommendations also may be found within the general correspondence along with scattered correspondence of a social nature.

Harvard University materials, arranged in nine folders, include mainly course notes, examinations, and research papers dating from Faverty's graduate study during the period 1926-1930. A draft of his doctoral dissertation is included in these materials.

The Northwestern University materials fill about one-half box and document Faverty's academic appointments as well as some of his administrative responsibilities within both the English department and the university as a whole. Two folders of recommendations, written for Northwestern students and colleagues, are included.

Comprising nearly three boxes, the teaching materials and lecture notes span the length of Faverty's teaching career. Included are syllabi, bibliographies, lecture notes and outlines, examinations, and related materials mainly from Faverty's undergraduate and graduate English courses at Northwestern. A small amount of materials from his courses at Western Reserve University are foldered together in front of the Northwestern records. Three folders and one oversize volume of grade records date from 1930 through 1971. Miscellaneous and undated research and lecture notes on a number of topics are filed at the end of this subseries.

Graduate student records largely date from the mid-1960s and early 1970s, fill about one and one-half boxes, and include correspondence and related materials pertaining to graduate coursework and student admission to degree candidacy, dissertation prospectuses, examinations, placement materials, and recommendations for Faverty's graduate advisees. Materials on individual students are foldered together and folders are arranged alphabetically according to student surname. A small amount of general administrative materials are foldered at the front of the student files.

Subject files are arranged alphabetically by topical headings in over two boxes. These files concern Faverty's research and professional work, organizational memberships and service, and related scholarly activities.

The publications files form the largest component of the Papers, filling more than eight boxes. These files date from the late 1920s through the early 1970s although much of the material found here is undated. Included are research notes, correspondence, and drafts of Faverty's major works: "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife," Matthew Arnold the Ethnologist, The Victorian Poets, A Guide to Research, the "Our Literary Heritage" series, and the book, Your Literary Heritage. Journal and encyclopedia articles, brief publications, and related materials are arranged alphabetically by title or topic heading following the major works. Finally, book reviews in both published and draft form are arranged in alphabetical order according to surname of author or title of subject reviewed.

Two additions to the series are included as well: correspondence and reports dating from 1944-1956 and letters and cards of sympathy sent to Mrs. Margaret Faverty following her husband's death.

Addition, Box 20 The addition, which comprises one folder, dates from the years 1944-1956, and includes correspondence and reports relating to the Northwestern University Department of English.

Addition, Box 20 The second addition, which comprises two folders dating from the year 1981, includes letters and cards to Mrs. Margaret Faverty expressing sympathy on the death of her husband.

Dates

  • 1920-1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored off-site and requires 48 hours advance notice for retrieval. Please contact us at archives@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3136 to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

20.00 Boxes

Abstract

The Frederic E. Faverty Papers are arranged in nineteen and one-half boxes and one oversize package. They span the period 1920-1982. The Papers are organized into eight subseries: biographical materials, general correspondence, Harvard University materials, Northwestern University materials, teaching materials and lecture notes, graduate student records, subject files, and publications files.

Arrangement

The Papers are organized into eight subseries: biographical materials; general correspondence (arranged by date); Harvard University materials (arranged by topic or format, but not in alphabetical order); Northwestern University materials; teaching materials and lecture notes (chiefly organized by course, plus a group of research and lecture notes); graduate student records (arranged by initial of the students' surnames); subject files (arranged by keyword, but not necessarily the first word); and publications (books, articles, and reviews).

Method of Acquisition

The Frederic E. Faverty Papers were donated to the University Archives by Mrs. Margaret Faverty (Accession Number 84-115).

Separated Materials

None.

Processing Information

Kevin B. Leonard; August 1, 1984.
Title
Guide to the Frederic E. Faverty (1902-1981) Papers
Author
Kevin B. Leonard
Date
01/08/1984
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Repository Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
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