Herman Salinger papers, 1909-1982

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Summary

Creator:
Salinger, Herman, 1905-1983
Abstract:
Herman Salinger was a professor of German and Comparative Literature at Duke from 1955-1974. Collection includes correspondence, course and curriculum materials, poetry and manuscripts, speeches, photographs, and other materials. Also includes documents dealing with Duke activities and people, course and teaching materials, writings, and records of the Arthur Schnitzler Research Association.
Extent:
13.2 Linear Feet
8,000 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0046
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes correspondence, course and curriculum materials, poetry and manuscripts, speeches, photographs, and other materials. The correspondence includes personal letters, correspondence with former students and professional correspondence. Also includes documents dealing with Duke activities and people, course and teaching materials, writings, and records of the Arthur Schnitzler Research Association.

Biographical / historical:

Herman Salinger grew up in St. Louis, MO. He received his B.A. from Princeton University, his M.A. from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from Yale University. He also undertook graduate studies at the University of Berlin and the University of Cologne. During World War II, he fought in Germany as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. After teaching at Princeton, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Kansas and Grinnell College, Salinger came to Duke in 1955 as a professor of German and Comparative Literature, serving as chair in both departments. He remained on the Duke faculty until his retirement in 1974. His 1963 book of poetry, A Sign is the Sword won the Roanoke-Chowan Poetry Award. He died in 1983.

Acquisition information:
The Herman Salinger Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1963-1983.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Wood, November 2006

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007

Accessions A88-54, A85-511, A88-5, A83-67, A85-24, A88-13, A63-141, A69-56, A70-75, A73-5, and A74-26 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence
Names:
Arthur Schnitzler Research Association
Duke University. Department of Germanic Languages and Literature
Duke University -- Faculty
Salinger family
Salinger, Herman, 1905-1983
Places:
Germany -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- North Carolina -- Durham

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Collection is open for research.

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], Herman Salinger Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.