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Robert Cooper collection on Theodore Celms

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 371

Scope and Contents

The Robert Cooper collection on Theodore Celms consists of photocopies of several short biographical articles on Dr. Celms, including announcements about his death, and photocopies of Cooper's class notes from Celms's 1961 Philosophy of Culture course.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954-2011

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.

Historical Note

Theodore Celms, Augustana College professor from 1949 to 1963 and 1967 to 1973, was one of the many scholars evacuated from Eastern Europe during World War II. Celms was an eyewitness to the Russian Revolution during his early life in Latvia and later lived as an expatriate in Germany. He was brought to Augustana College by former president Conrad Bergendoff to give students a perspective on Europe from a European scholar. His Philosophy of Culture class was popular among students. His former student, Robert Cooper, Augustana College class of 1963, compiled the collection.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Theodore Celms, Augustana College professor from 1949 to 1963 and 1967 to 1973, was one of the many scholars evacuated from Eastern Europe during World War II. The Robert Cooper collection on Theodore Celms consists of photocopies of several short biographical articles on Dr. Celms, including announcements about his death, and photocopies of Cooper's class notes from Celms's 1961 Philosophy of Culture course.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from Robert Cooper, October 2011.

Existence and Location of Originals

Originals retained by donor.

Processing Information

Processed by Samantha Crisp, June 2014.

Title
Robert Cooper collection on Theodore Celms, 1954-2011.
Status
In Progress
Author
Atticus Garrison
Date
June 2014
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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