Thomas G. Lowenstein (1941- ) Papers
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Scope and Contents
The series consists primarily of translations of Eskimo poetry and commentary drafts relating to the publication Eskimo Poems from Canada and Greenland (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1973). The poems in this book, originally collected by Knud Rasmussen (1879-1933), were translated by Lowenstein.
Dates
- 1972
Creator
- Lowenstein, Tom (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.
Extent
1.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Thomas Godfrey Lowenstein was an instructor in English at Northwestern University during the period 1971-1974. His teaching centered on English and American literature, modern poetry, and narrative composition. His papers include translations of Eskimo poetry and commentary drafts relating to the publication Eskimo Poems from Canada and Greenland (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1973). The poems in this book, originally collected by Knud Rasmussen (1879-1933), were translated by Lowenstein.
Arrangement
The papers of Thomas G. Lowenstein are organized into: biographical materials; and translations and drafts of Eskimo poetry.
Method of Acquisition
Mary Cameron, English Department, transferred the papers to the University Archives on July 30, 1990 (Accession #90-112).
Processing Information
Kevin B. Leonard; August 7, 1990.
- Title
- Guide to the Thomas G. Lowenstein (1941- ) Papers
- Author
- Kevin B. Leonard
- Date
- 07/08/1990
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Library Details
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu