Quinn (Arthur) papers, 1967-1997

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Summary

Title:
Arthur Quinn papers
Dates:
1967-1997
Creators:
Quinn, Arthur
Abstract:
The Arthur Quinn Papers (1967-1997) consist primarily of Quinn's manuscript drafts. Correlating correspondence for each title is filed with manuscript drafts. Unpublished papers, speeches and prospectuses, his Princeton dissertation and undated notebooks pretaining to coursework while at Princeton are also included.
Extent:
5 cartons 6.25 linear feet
Language:
Collection materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Arthur Quinn papers, BANC MSS 2011/149, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley

Background

Scope and content:

The Arthur Quinn Papers (1967-1997) consist primarily of Quinn's manuscript drafts titled Audiences and Intentions, Before Abraham, Book of Essays, Broken Shore, Confidence of British Philosophers, Figures of Speech, Hell with the Fire Out, New World, Poets Work and the Rivals. Correlating correspondence for each title is filed with manuscript drafts. Unpublished papers, speeches and prospectuses, his Princeton dissertation and undated notebooks pretaining to coursework while at Princeton are also included.

Biographical / historical:

Arthur J. Quinn (1942-1997) received his B.A. from University of San Francisco and his M.A., Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Science from Princeton University.

Quinn taught at University of Oregon in 1968 then moved on to become Professor of Rhetoric at University of California, Berkeley from 1970-1997. Quinn was instrumental in reorganizing the undergraduate major within the Rhetoric Department at Berkeley during his tenure as chair of the department.

Quinn published books in the fields of philosophy, Biblical studies, rhetoric, literary criticism, early American history and California history. In 1985 Quinn was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award by the University of California at Berkeley. The Arthur J. Quinn Memorial Fellowships, established in memory of Arthur Quinn (1942-1997), Professor of Rhetoric, support research by doctoral candidates in the history of California.

Acquisition information:
The Arthur Quinn papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Barney Roddy Quinn on March 3, 2011.
Processing information:

Processed by Jae Mauthe in 2012.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

Physical location:
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Rules or conventions:
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Jae Mauthe
Date Prepared:
© 2012
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid generated by GenX; markup validated by The Bancroft Library using CDL validation tools; Date of source: May 2012

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Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Arthur Quinn papers, BANC MSS 2011/149, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
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