Howard K. Beale Papers, 1913-1959

Summary Information

Title: Howard K. Beale Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1913-1959

Creator:
  • Beale, Howard K. (Howard Kennedy), 1899-1959
Call Number: Mss 98; Audio 350A; M99-097

Quantity: 7.4 c.f. (17 archives boxes and 6 card file boxes) and 42 tape recordings; plus additions of 35.0 c.f.

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers, 1913-1959, of Howard K. Beale, an American history faculty member at the University of North Carolina (1935-1948) and the University of Wisconsin (1948-1959). Particularly interested in the Civil War and Reconstruction, Theodore Roosevelt, historiography, and academic freedom, Beale was also active in numerous liberal public causes. The papers are incomplete and document his education, teaching career, speeches and writings, and some of the social causes in which he was involved, including his work as an advisor to conscientious objectors during World War II, and his involvement with the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council, for which he served as West Coast Director and Director.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00098
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