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Finding Aid to the David P. Barrows papers, 1890-1954

Collection Summary

Collection Title:
David P. Barrows papers, 1890-1954

Collection Number:
BANC MSS C-B 1005

Creator:
Barrows, David P. (David Prescott), 1873-1954

Extent:
Number of containers: 35 boxes, 23 cartons, 1 oversize volume, 1 oversize folder
Linear feet: ca. 45

Repository:
The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, California 94720-6000

Physical Location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Abstract:
Letters written to him and copies of his replies; diaries and notebooks; biographical sketches and obituaries; personalia; bibliographies; MSS, tear sheets and reprints of his writings; speeches and radio addresses; collegiate class notes; lectures, with related notes, syllabi, etc. for courses taught by him; MSS and clippings of his syndicated INS articles on world affairs; subject files reflecting his many interests, activities and associations; scrapbooks; and clippings.
Cover his service in the Philippines and his continuing interest in the Islands; experiences during World War I and after with the AEF in Siberia; interest in California Indians; military associations; his teaching career; his writings; civic activities; travels in Africa, Philippines, Central and South America, Germany, etc.; his speaking engagements and other professional activities; and interests in education, foreign policy, and military and political science.

Languages Represented:
Collection materials are in English