Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Blaisdell, Allen Carrier, b. 1897.
- Abstract:
- Correspondence, clippings, photographs and related material, particularly concerning his directorship of International House, Berkeley, from its beginning.
- Extent:
- Number of containers: 3 boxes and 1 oversize folder.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Allen Carrier Blaisdell papers, BANC MSS 67/167 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Background
- Scope and content:
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These papers relate mainly to Blaisdell's directorship of the International House, and include correspondence, clippings, some pertaining to trips made under the auspices of the House. To a lesser degree some materials relate to his earlier career as minister. A key to arrangement follows, and a partial list of correspondents is appended to end of report.
- Biographical / historical:
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Allen Carrier Blaisdell, founder and first director of Berkeley's International House, received his primary education in Beloit, Wisconsin, and in Claremont, California. After obtaining his degree from Pomona, he went on to the Union Theological Seminary, graduating in 1923. He then accepted posts in churches in Utica, New York, and South Hadly Falls, Massachusetts, until 1927 when he became assistant director of the International House in New York City. In 1928 he arrived in Berkeley to establish an International House for foreign students on the West Coast.
- Acquisition information:
- These papers were given to the Library by Mr. Blaisdell, May 19, 1967.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Allen Carrier Blaisdell papers, BANC MSS 67/167 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481