Kim Townsend Papers
Scope and Contents
The Kim Townsend Papers contain the research done by Townsend for his two major publications: Sherwood Anderson, a 1987 biography of the American author, and Manhood at Harvard, a 1998 book discussing the development of gender roles and norms in the post-Civil War US.
Dates
- 1985-1998
Creator
- Townsend, Kim (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There is no restriction on access to the Kim Townsend Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
Requests for permission to publish material from the Kim Townsend Papers should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.
Biographical / Historical
Robert Campbell (Kim) Townsend began teaching at Amherst as an instructor in 1962. He was Assistant Professor, 1964-1968; Associate Professor, 1968-1974; Professor from 1974 to his retirement in 2008, and is currently Professor of English, Emeritus.
Extent
3 Linear feet (3 records storage boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Kim Townsend taught English at Amherst College from 1962 until his retirement in 2008. The Kim Townsend Papers consist of research materials for his two major publications: Sherwood Anderson, a 1987 biography of the American author, and Manhood at Harvard, a 1998 book discussing the development of gender roles and norms in the post-Civil War US.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into two series:
- Series 1: Research for "Sherwood Anderson", 1987
- Series 2: Research for "Manhood at Harvard", 1998
Processing Information
Processed in August 2009 by Mike Kelly.
- Amherst College -- Faculty Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941
- Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- James, William, 1842-1910
- Masculinity -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sex role -- United States -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Aaron Aruck (AC 2011)
- Date
- 2012
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299
archives@amherst.edu