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Anderson (Melville Best) papers (M0243)
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
    Title: Melville Best Anderson Papers
    Identifier/Call Number: M0243
    Physical Description: 5 Linear Feet (6 boxes ; approx. 500 items)
    Date (inclusive): 1809-1933

    Scope and Contents

    collection of the papers of Melville Best Anderson, most related to Anderson's translation of Dante's Divine Comedy. The material consists of: 1) correspondence to and from Anderson, 2) typescripts and manuscripts of poems, 3) miscellaneous typescripts and manuscripts re: Dante's Divine Comedy, 4) newsclippings, magazine articles and books and 5) other miscellaneous items.

    Biographical / Historical

    The Anderson Family, of Scottish-English origins, came to the United States in the middle of the nineteenth century. The family settled on the East Coast, later moving West; the Andersons contributed to society in the fields of theology, education and literature. Melville Best Anderson was an author, translator and teacher whose particular interest was the work of Dante. From 1891-1910, he taught in the English Department at Stanford University, serving as first chairman of the department.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item] Anderson Family Papers, M0243, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of Mrs. Robert Van Vleck Anderson, 1973.

    Conditions Governing Use

    While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.