Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Maenchen-Helfen, Otto
- Abstract:
- The Otto Maenchen-Helfen Papers 1921-1974 (bulkdate 1921-1965) contain the correspondence, publications, research, and writings of multilingual Austrian historian, author, and traveler Otto Maenchen-Helfen (1894-1969). The collection has been divided into five series: Correspondence; Publications; Research; Professional Associations; and Biographical Materials. The Publications and Research series consist mainly of materials documenting Maenchen-Helfen's lifelong study of the Huns and their empire. Within these series are the photographs, essays, maps, and notes of Maenchen-Helfen's work for his book, The World of the Huns. The Professional Associations series documents his tenure at the University of California, Berkeley and his participation in the American Oriental Society and the Society of Asian Art.
- Extent:
- Number of containers: 7 cartons Linear feet: 8.75
- Language:
- Collection materials are in English and German
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Otto Maenchen-Helfen Papers 1921-1974 (bulkdate 1921-1965) contain the correspondence, publications, research, and writings of multilingual Austrian historian, author, and traveler Otto Maenchen-Helfen (1894-1969). The collection has been divided into five series: Correspondence; Publications; Research; Professional Associations; and Biographical Materials. The Publications and Research series consist mainly of materials documenting Maenchen-Helfen's lifelong study of the Huns and their empire. Within these series are the photographs, essays, maps, and notes of Maenchen-Helfen's work for his book, The World of the Huns. The Professional Associations series documents his tenure at the University of California, Berkeley and his participation in the American Oriental Society and the Society of Asian Art.
- Acquisition information:
- The Otto Maenchen-Helfen papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Professor Walter Horn in 1978.
- Physical location:
- Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481