Robert Leavens papers
Description
The papers of Robert F. Leavens consist of correspondence, notes, drafts and typescripts of his projected book "Collected Addresses and Writings of William Jewett Tucker," and the published monograph "Dr. Tucker's Dartmouth" (1965), a volume which was completed by Arthur Hardy Lord after Leavens' death. Correspondence with Ernest Martin Hopkins, and Edward Connery Lathem regarding both works is also included. The collection also contains transcriptions of Tucker's correspondence and the essay, "Some Men of Dartmouth," which profiles Samuel Colcord Bartlett, John King Lord, Alonzo Hall Quint, Carleton Pennington Frost, Hiram Hitchcock and Francis Brown.
Dates
- 1926 - 1965
Creator
- Leavens, Robert French, 1878-1961 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
1.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Robert F. Leavens (1878-1961), Unitarian minister. Dartmouth College Class of 1901. The collection contains correspondence, notes, drafts, and typescripts for Leavens projected book of the speeches and writings of William Jewett Tucker and his published volume, "Dr. Tucker's Dartmouth "(1965) that was completed after his death by Arthur Hardy Lord.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository