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Oral history of W. Benfield Pressey.

 Collection
Identifier: DOH-250
DOH-250

  • Staff Only

Description

The oral history interview of W. Benfield Pressey is comprised of two audiocassette recordings and a tape log of the recordings. The interview was conducted by Arthur M. Wilson on Nov. 5, 1974 in Hanover, NH. The entire interview runs for approximately one and a half hours. Pressey discusses the English Department, the Comprehensives and Department majors, Freshman English, and the faculty meetings and faculty relations with Hopkins. He also comments on the importance of Sanborn House to the English Department, and the tension between Gordon Ferry Hull and Robert Frost. He also talks about his presence in Hollywood along with a course in Motion Picture Writing.

Dates

  • 1974-11-05

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (2 hours, 2 sound cassettes, 1 tape log (3 pages))

5 Digital File(s) (5 .wav files)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

W. Benfield Pressey, Willard Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory Emeritus 1919-1961. Oral history interview documenting his career at Dartmouth College. Pressey discusses the English Department, the Comprehensives and Department majors, Freshman English, and the faculty meetings and faculty relations with Hopkins. He also comments on the importance of Sanborn House to the English Department, and the tension between Gordon Ferry Hull and Robert Frost. He also talks about his presence in Hollywood along with a course in Motion Picture Writing.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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