J. Russell Major papers, 1949-2003
- Author/Creator:
- Major, J. Russell 1921-1998. (James Russell)
- Publication/Creation:
- 1949-2003
- Resource Type:
- Archival Material or Manuscripts
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Additional/Related Title Information
- Full Title:
- J. Russell Major papers, 1949-2003
Subjects/Genre
- Subjects:
- Emory University.Department of History
Emory University--Faculty
College teachers--Georgia
History--Study and teaching (Higher)--Georgia
Description/Summary
- Finding Aid:
- Finding aid available electronically
- Summary:
- The papers contain writings, correspondence, and materials related to his participation in professional organizations, conferences, grants, and program reviews, as well as some Emory University-related materials.
- Language:
- English
- Language Note:
- Materials entirely in English.
- Physical Type/Description:
- 13 linear ft. (26 boxes)
- Restrictions on Access:
- Special restrictions apply: Some material closed in accordance with the Emory University Archives Access Policy for student records. Collection stored off-site. Researchers must contact the Rose Library in advance to access this collection.
- Organization and Arrangement:
- Arranged alphabetically by subject.
- Biographical/Historical Note:
- J. Russell Major was born in 1921. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, graduating in 1942. Major served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He received a PhD in history in 1949 from Princeton University and soon joined the faculty at Emory University. He served as chair of the Department of History and in 1980 was named Charles Howard Candler Professor of Renaissance History. In 1986, he received Emory's Thomas Jefferson Award for service to the university. Major passed away on December 12, 1998.
Additional Identifiers
- Catalog ID (MMSID):
- 990030640510302486
- OCLC Number:
- 779476775
- Barcode:
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