Clodius (Albert Howard) Papers, 1943-1945

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Albert Howard Clodius papers
Dates:
1943-1945
Creators:
Clodius, Albert Howard
Abstract:
Collection consists of letters written to his former professor Harold Bradley while Clodius was in the service during World War II; he was based in Florida and then Africa. Subjects include basic training, camp experiences, descriptions of fellow soldiers including their dialects, observations of African peoples, an account of social activities of British soldiers, complaints on inactivity, and trips to Egypt, Palestine, and Italy. He also comments on events at Stanford as related to him by Prof. Bradley.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Albert Howard Clodius Papers (SC0721). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of letters written to his former professor Harold Bradley while Clodius was in the service during World War II; he was based in Florida and then Africa. Subjects include basic training, camp experiences, descriptions of fellow soldiers including their dialects, observations of African peoples, an account of social activities of British soldiers, complaints on inactivity, and trips to Egypt, Palestine, and Italy. He also comments on events at Stanford as related to him by Prof. Bradley.

Biographical / historical:

Albert Howard Clodius studied history at Stanford University before and after World War II. He later taught at Ventura College and Northrop University in Southern California.

Physical location:
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Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-24 13:45:25 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Albert Howard Clodius Papers (SC0721). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022