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Albert E. Van Dusen papers on Wesleyan history

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-035

Scope and Contents

The collection includes a typescript of Van Dusen's work along with drafts and supporting material on Wesleyan history. Subjects include chapter titles, coeducation, Olin, Methodism, Fisk, Cummings, Smith, Foss, and Spaeth.

Dates

  • Creation: dates unknown

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

Albert E. Van Dusen was a member of the Wesleyan class of 1938. While at Wesleyan, Van Dusen majored in History, founded the Outing Club, and was inspired by teachers such as George M. Dutcher (American History professor). After leaving Wesleyan, he received an MA and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1952, Van Dusen was appointed Connecticut's State Historian, producing a number of works on Connecticut history. Van Dusen passed away in 1999.

Extent

4.50 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box and 4 paige boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Albert E. Van Dusen papers on Wesleyan history.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in the order it was recieved.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate source of acquisition unknown. Some materials may have come from George Dutcher but this is diffuclt to determine since the papers were intermingled after Dutcher's death.

Title
Albert E. Van Dusen papers on Wesleyan history, dates unknown
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Erica Ciallela
Date
June 10, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
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Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864