Brightfield (Myron F.) Papers, 1926-1964

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Summary

Title:
Myron Franklin Brightfield Papers,
Dates:
1926-1964
Creators:
Brightfield, Myron Franklin, 1897-1964
Abstract:
Myron Franklin Brightfield (1897-1964) was a professor of English at UC Berkeley (1926- ). His published works include Theodore Hook and his novels (1928), The issue in literary criticism (1932), John Wilson Croker (1940), and Victorian England in its novels, 1840-1870 (1968). The collection consists of research notes, drafts, and card indexes related to Professor Brightfield's studies of Victorian England, and class notes, syllabi, and examinations for courses taught by Brightfield while professor of English at UC Berkeley.
Extent:
36 boxes (18 linear ft.)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Myron Franklin Brightfield Papers (Collection 1272). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of research notes, drafts, and card indexes related to Professor Brightfield's studies of Victorian England, and class notes, syllabi, and examinations for courses taught by Brightfield while professor of English at UC Berkeley. Includes research material for his books, Victorian England and its novels, 1840-1870, and John Wilson Croker. Also contains two reels of microfilm relating to Victorian novels.

Expanded Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of research notes, drafts, and card indices related to Professor Brightfield's studies of Victorian England, and class notes, syllabi, and examinations for courses taught by Brightfield while Professor of English Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, 1928(?) to 1964.

Biographical / historical:

Brightfield was born on October 31, 1897 in Belleville, Illinois; AB, 1919, AM, 1921, Ph.D, 1926, Harvard University; instructor in English, Indiana University, 1922-24; assistant professor, 1926-35, associate professor, 1935-44, and professor of English, UC Berkeley; published works include Theodore Hook and his novels (1928), The issue in literary criticism (1932), John Wilson Croker (1940), and Victorian England in its novels, 1840-1870 (1968); he died in 1964.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series

  • Victorian England and its novels (Boxes 1-14, 36).
  • John Wilson Croker (Box 15).
  • Research notes (Boxes 16-28).
  • Chart, Brightfield article reprints (Box 29).
  • Class notes and materials, including essays (Boxes 30-32).
  • Card indexes (Boxes 33-34).
  • Theodore Hook and his novels, microfilm (Box 35).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Lilace Hatayama
Date Prepared:
© 2004
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by ByteManagers using OAC finding aid conversion service specifications. Machine-readable finding aid derived from in-house paper finding aid. Date of source: February 1981

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Myron Franklin Brightfield Papers (Collection 1272). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
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