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Allan Sparrow Humphreys Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS H88

Scope and Content Note

Scrapbooks of mounted congratulatory letters and other material which were prepared and presented to Humphreys by friends, colleagues, and other well-wishers in 1956, on the occasion of his retirement.

Dates

  • 1956
  • 1961

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

"No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17)."

Biographical Note

Allan Sparrow Humphreys worked on the faculty at the University of Arkansas for 38 years. He served as Dean of Men from 1937 to 1945 and Professor of Chemistry from 1944-1956. Humphreys Hall, a men's residence hall on campus, was named after him by the University Board of Trustees in 1961.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

Arrangement of the Papers

Collection is arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Allan Sparrow Humphreys Papers were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 1966 by Allan Humphreys of Springfield, Missouri.

Processing Information

Unknown processing information.

Title
Allan Sparrow Humphreys Papers
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444