Gleason (John H.) Papers, 1940-1992 and undated

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Summary

Title:
John H. Gleason Papers
Dates:
1940-1992 and undated
Creators:
Gleason, John
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of John Howe Gleason, Pomona College professor of English History. Gleason led a distinguished teaching career and authored texts on English and British history. He travelled extensively in Europe, studied at Oxford University, and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University. This collection contains book reviews authored by Gleason, reviews by others of his own work, research notes, correspondence, news clippings, navy training manuals, and maps.
Extent:
1 Linear Foot (2 document boxes)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John H. Gleason papers (H.Mss.1087). Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library, Claremont, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes correspondence, book reviews written by Gleason, collected book reviews for his book "The Justices of the Peace in England, 1558 to 1640: a later Eirenacha," publications, WWII naval training manuals, clippings, notes, maps, and charts. Notable items include Gleason's research notes for "Justices of the Peace" and clippings from the Claremont Courier newspaper relating to World War II.

Biographical / historical:

John Howe Gleason was a professor of Engligh History at Pomona College, and at one time served as the chairman of the History Department. Gleason attended Oxford University and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University. His historical interests included the political affairs and government of Early Modern England and Europe, and he authored "The Justices of the Peace in England, 1558-1640" (1969) and "The Genesis of Russophobia in Great Britain; a study of the interaction of policy and opinion" (1950). In 1970, he was the recipient of Pomona College's highest faculty honor, the Wig Distinguished Professor Award for excellence in teaching.

Sources

Coronado Compass, Number 6, 12 February 1948. Accessed February 28, 2018.

"Wig Awards." Pomona College. https://www.pomona.edu/faculty/wig-awards. (Accessed February 28, 2018).

Acquisition information:
Gift of John H. Gleason, 1992.
Processing information:

Collection was minimally processed. Files were refoldered and placed in archival boxes.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged at the file level. Items are organized by type, and chronologically within each type.

Accruals:

No additions to the collection are anticipated.

Physical location:
Please consult repository.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Sara Chetney, MA
Date Prepared:
© 2018
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-02-28 23:59:24 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John H. Gleason papers (H.Mss.1087). Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library, Claremont, California.

Location of this collection:
800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711, US
Contact:
(909) 607‑3977
specialcollections@claremont.edu
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