Silverman (Joseph H.) papers, 1891-1989

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Summary

Title:
Joseph H. Silverman papers
Dates:
1891-1989
Creators:
Silverman, Joseph H.
Abstract:
The Joseph H. Silverman papers contain research and teaching materials, correspondence, and audio visual recordings that Silverman used for research. Silverman was a Hispanist scholar and professor of Spanish literature at University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, and University of California, Santa Cruz.
Extent:
32.4 Linear Feet 30 cartons; 2 oversize cartons; 1 document box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Joseph H. Silverman papers. MS 63. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains Silverman's research and teaching materials, correspondence, and materials from Silverman's personal life. Also included are audiovisual materials, such as reel-to-reel tapes, DAT tapes, and audio cassettes, that Silverman used for research.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph H. Silverman (1924-1989) was a Hispanist scholar and professor of Spanish literature at USC, UCLA, and UCSC. He was the provost of Adlai Stevenson College from 1974 to 1981 and director of the University of California's Education Abroad Program in Madrid from 1983 to 1985. Silverman specilized in Spanish Golden Age literature, Sephardic balladry, and the cultural influence of Sephardic Jews on Spanish culture. He often collaborated with other Hispanist scholars, such as Samuel G. Armistead and Israel J. Katz. He published nearly 300 books, articles, and reviews throughout his career.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Joseph H. Silverman Estate, October 1990.
Processing information:

The collection was processed by Zoe MacLeod in 2023.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into five series:

  • Series 1. Research
  • Series 2. Education
  • Series 3. Correspondence
  • Series 4. Personal life
  • Series 5. Audiovisual material
Materials in the Research, Education, and Audiovisual material series were kept in their original order. Material in the Correspondence and Personal life series are arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Collection stored off-site at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Zoe MacLeod
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-09-09 09:29:06 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research. Audiovisual media is unavailable until reformatted. Contact Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access to audiovisual media.

Terms of access:

Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs. Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.

Preferred citation:

Joseph H. Silverman papers. MS 63. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547
speccoll@library.ucsc.edu
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