University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records

Overview of the Collection

Creator

University of Washington. Dept. of Comparative Literature

Title

University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records

Dates

1968-1999 (inclusive)

Quantity

7.87 cubic ft.

Collection Number

UW Resource No. 00322

Summary

Records documenting the University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature

Repository

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu

Access Restrictions

Public records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Languages

English

Sponsor

Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Historical Note

The discipline of comparative literature transcends the confines of a national literature and explores the relationships among various literary traditions. In addition, the discipline is concerned with the relationship of literature to the arts and to fields of knowledge such as philosophy, religion, and political thought. Typical areas of inquiry include literary traditions and periods, genres, and motifs; patterns of influence and reception of literary works among various national cultures; and the general principles of literary theory and criticism.

Ernst Behler was chair of the University of Washington's comparative literature department from 1977 to ca.1998.

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Content Description

Records include correspondence, financial records, reports, minutes of meetings, and subject files documenting the operation and activities of the department, 1968-1999.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Public records (use unrestricted when access is granted).

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Records are arranged by accession; some accessions are unprocessed.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a partial listing of the materials in the collection.

Description: Accession No. 95-090: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1968-1991
4 cubic ft. ((4 boxes))

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, curriculum materials, and subject series.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access, contact the repository. Records are stored off-site and advance notice is required for use.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Description: Accession No. 95-125: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1978
.03 cubic ft. ((1 folder))

Scope and Content: Annual reports.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Description: Accession No. 99-031: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1978-1993
.63 cubic ft. ((2 boxes))

Scope and Content: Correspondence, development records, financial records, and related material.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Description: Accession No. 00-032: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1977-1993
.21 cubic ft. ((1 box))

Scope and Content: Meeting announcements, minutes, program development proposals, and related materials. The records document the workings of the department through its executive committee and faculty meeting minutes, and the records of the Comparative History of Ideas Committee.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access, contact the repository.

Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Description: Accession No. 00-091: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1989-1995
1 cubic ft. ((1 box))

Scope and Content: Correspondence, committee records, subject series, and related material. The records document Ernst Behler's tenure as chairman of the department, 1989-1995.

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Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: for terms of access, contact repository.

Processing Info: Accession is unprocessed.
Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999

2 cubic ft. ((2 boxes))

Scope and Content: These records document Ernst Behler's tenure as chairman of the department, 1976-1999.

Acquisition Info: Transferred by Marcia Feinstein-Tobey, December 20, 2001.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers is restricted. Records are stored off-site, and advance notice is required for use.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Processing Info: Processed in 2003.

This accession was substantially weeded during processing in 2003. Budget reports and material concerning summer seminars, including participant and housing information, were discarded.
- Description: General Correspondence
  
  Dates: 1997-1999
  
  Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
  
  Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999
- General Correspondence
  - Description: University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences, re: Appointments
    Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
    
    Dates: 1994-1999
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / General Correspondence
- Description: Interdepartmental Correspondence
  
  Dates: 1997-1999
  
  Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
  
  Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999
- Minutes
  - Description: Comparative Literature Faculty Meetings
    Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
    
    Dates: 1993-1999
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Minutes
- Conferences and Conventions
  - Description: Berlin Conference
    
    Dates: 1987
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Conferences and Conventions
  - Description: International Conference on Humanistic Discourse
    
    Dates: 1997
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Conferences and Conventions
  - Description: NEH Summer Seminar
    
    Dates: 1983-1992
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Conferences and Conventions
- Program Files
  - Description: Cinema Studies
    
    Dates: 1983-1996
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Classics Joint Faculty Position
    
    Dates: 1995-1996
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: College Studies Program
    
    Dates: 1987-1993
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: College of Arts and Sciences
    
    Dates: 1991-1993
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: College of Arts and Sciences
    Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
    
    Dates: 1993-1999
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Comparative History of Ideas
    
    Dates: 1976-1991
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Comparative Humanistic Studies
    
    Dates: 1990
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Critical Theory Ph.D. Program
    
    Dates: 1990
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Critical Theory Ph.D Program
    Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
    
    Dates: 1993-1997
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Critical Theory and Literary Theory Ph.D. Program
    
    Dates: 1989-1993
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Evening Programs
    
    Dates: 1991-1999
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Graduate Exchange Program
    
    Dates: 1980-1996
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Graduate Degree Program
    
    Dates: 1986-1994
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
  - Description: Honors Program
    
    Dates: 1978-1979
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Program Files
- Description: Curriculum Files
  
  Dates: 1979-1992
  
  Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
  
  Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999
- Budget Files
  - Description: Conceptual Budget for 1999-2001
    
    Dates: 1998
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Budget Files
  - Description: Discretionary Fund
    Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
    
    Dates: 1987-1993
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Budget Files
- Subject Series
  - Description: Guest Lectures
    
    Dates: 1987-1997
    
    Container: Box 2, Accession 02-033
    
    Location: Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999 / Subject Series

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Subject Terms

College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Literature, Comparative
Literature, Comparative--Study and teaching (Higher)--Washington (State)--Seattle
University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

Behler, Ernst, 1928-

Corporate Names

University of Washington--Faculty
University of Washington. Dept. of Comparative Literature--Archives

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives

University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1968-1999

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Historical Note

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Administrative Information

Arrangement

Detailed Description of the Collection

Accession No. 02-033: University of Washington Department of Comparative Literature Records, 1976-1999

General Correspondence

Minutes

Conferences and Conventions

Program Files

Budget Files

Subject Series

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Personal Names

Corporate Names

Other Creators

Corporate Names