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Finding Aid to the Otto Maenchen-Helfen Papers, 1921-1974, bulk 1921-1965
BANC MSS 78/101  
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  • Collection Summary

    Collection Title: Otto Maenchen-Helfen papers
    Date (inclusive): 1921-1974,
    Date (bulk): bulk 1921-1965
    Collection Number: BANC MSS 78/101
    Creators : Maenchen-Helfen, Otto
    Extent: Number of containers: 7 cartons Linear feet: 8.75
    Repository: The Bancroft Library
    University of California, Berkeley
    Berkeley, California, 94720-6000
    Phone: (510) 642-6481
    Fax: (510) 642-7589
    Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
    URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
    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.
    Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English and German
    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.

    Information for Researchers

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Publication Rights

    Materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
    All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley 94720-6000. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html .

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Otto Maenchen-Helfen Papers, BANC MSS 78/101, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

    Alternate Forms Available

    There are no alternate forms of this collection.

    Indexing Terms

    The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
    Huns
    Faculty papers
    Maenchen-Helfen, Otto--Archives

    Administrative Information

    Acquisition Information

    The Otto Maenchen-Helfen papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Professor Walter Horn in 1978.

    Accruals

    No additions are expected.

    System of Arrangement

    Arranged to the folder level.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Bancroft Library staff in 2010.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    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.