Irwin Weil
Papers
Robert D. Farber
University Archives and Special Collections Department, Brandeis
University Libraries
c. 2005 By Brandeis University Libraries, all rights reserved
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| Creator: |
Irwin Weil |
| Title: |
Papers,
1955-1963, n.d.
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| Quantity: |
1 cu. ft. (1 record center box)
|
| Repository: |
Brandeis University Libraries |
| Identification: |
MWalB0174A |
| Language: |
English |
Administrative Information
Access:
Access to the collection is in accordance with the policies of
Brandeis University Libraries, Robert D. Farber University Archives
and Special Collections Department.
Copyright:
Requests to publish material from the collection should be
directed to the Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special
Collections Department.
Processed by:
Jennifer O'Brien
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include
the following information: Irwin Weil Papers, Robert D. Farber University Archives, Brandeis University
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Biography
Irwin Weil was a member of the Brandeis University faculty from
1958 until 1965. He obtained both his bachelor's and master's
degrees at the University of Chicago; he received his doctorate, in
Russian Literature, from Harvard University. While at Brandeis,
Weil was a professor of Russian literature and linguistics. He
played a decisive role in bringing the study of Russian and Slavic
linguistics and literature to the University. Weil's first major
work--a dissertation on the development of the writing style of
Maksim Gorky--was completed in 1958. His other works include
"Notes on the Contemporary Soviet Literary Scene and Soviet
Literary Activities."
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Scope and Content
The files in this collection were created between 1955 and 1963.
They include both personal and professional correspondence,
manuscript drafts, and teaching notes. Also included are
newsletters, political brochures, and travel paraphernalia. The
collection does contain reprints of various works, as well as many
notes in Russian.
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Series Description
Biographical Information
Inclusive Dates: 1955-1959
Box 1
Arrangement: Chronological
This series contains questionnaires, curriculum vitae, resumes, and
personal effects.
Correspondence
Inclusive Dates: 1955-1962
Box 1
Arrangement: Chronological
Contained within this series are incoming and outgoing personal and
professional letters.
Writings
Inclusive Dates: n.d.
Box 1
Arrangement: By manuscript section and draft
This series contains drafts, notes, and bibliographies of Weil's
Maksim Gorky manuscript, as well as some other writings.
Teaching
Inclusive Dates: 1956-1960, n.d.
Box 1
Arrangement: Chronological
Within this series are teaching materials, which include course
notes, as well as manuscripts, student evaluations, and materials
pertaining to academic committees, at both Harvard and Brandeis
Universities. The University Archives has removed the student
names from the evaluations.
Collected Writings
Inclusive Dates: circa 1958-1961, n.d.
Box 1
Arrangement: Chronological
This series contains newspaper clippings, reprints of manuscripts,
and newsletters.
Political Brochures
Inclusive Dates: circa 1960
Box 1
Arrangement: Alphabetical
This series contains various political brochures.
Travel
Inclusive Dates: circa 1959-1963
Box 1
Arrangement: Chronological
Contained within this series are ticket stubs - both domestic and
foreign - itineraries, and receipts.
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Container List
| Biographical Information |
| box 1 |
Biographical Information, 1955-1959 |
| Correspondence |
| box 1 |
Personal Correspondence, 1955-1958 |
| box 1 |
Professional Correspondence, 1955-1962 |
| box 1 |
Professional Correspondence: "To USSR," 1963 |
| Writings |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript, "First Draft," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript, n.d. |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript: "Chapters 1 and 2," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript: "Chapters 3, 6 and Bibliography," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript: "A.M.P./I.W.," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript: "Bibliography," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Maksim Gorky Manuscript: "Carbon Copies," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Miscellaneous Writings, 1955-1962 |
| Teaching |
|
Harvard
|
| box 1 |
Humanities 7--Uses of the Comic Spirit, Wilbur Frohock, 1956-1957 |
| box 1 |
Committee on History and Literature, 1956-1957 |
| box 1 |
History and Literature, 1957 |
| box 1 |
Humanities 7, 1957-1958 |
|
Brandeis
|
| box 1 |
Humanities 1--Brandeis, 1958-1959 |
| box 1 |
Miscellaneous Papers, 1958-1960 |
| box 1 |
Student Evaluations, 1959-1960 [R] |
| box 1 |
"Some Notes on the Russian National Character," n.d. |
| box 1 |
Miscellaneous, n.d. |
| Collected Writings |
| box 1 |
"The Population of Ukraine," by Leon Novar, n.d. |
| box 1 |
Newsletters and Reprints, 1958-1961 |
| Political Brochures |
| box 1 |
Political Brochures, n.d. |
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