J. Raymond Himelick papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSF 523
Scope and Contents
The Himelick papers contain both handwritten and typed manuscript copies of Himelick's translation of Erasmus' "De Praeparatione ad Mortem (How Every Man Should Prepare Himself for Death)", as well as research notes, a response to an article written by Himelick, and Himelick's Curicculum Vitae and Memorial Resolution.
Dates
- 1960 - 1978
Creator
- Himelick, Raymond (Person)
Languages of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Biographical Information
James Raymond Himelick (1910-1979) was a professor in the English Department at Purdue University from 1950 to 1976. During his time at Purdue, he was associated with the Purdue Special Research of English Renaissance and American Literature. His primary scholarly work included studies of Renaissance Christian Humanist Erasmus as well as translations of Erasmus' works. He died December 29, 1978.
Extent
0.20 Cubic Feet (One letter-size half-width manuscript box)
Acquisition Information
The collection was donated on August 15, 1984, by Kathryn Himelick, Raymond Himelick's wife.
Processing Information
All materials have been rehoused in acid-free folders and boxes and arranged by topic.
- Title
- J. Raymond Himelick papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sarah Kenny
- Date
- 2018-08-23
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu