W. Donald Beatty papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains materials on the selective service system and the intercollegiate conference, correspondence and records.
Dates
- 1960s-1970s
Creator
- Beatty, W. Donald (William Donald) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright
Requests for permission to quote from the W. Donald Beatty papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.
Biographical Sketch of W. Donald Beatty (1907-1978)
William Donald Beatty was born on August 10, 1907 in South Bend, Washington. He earned his B.A. in 1933 from the University of Washington and his Ph.D. in 1947 from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Beatty served in the U.S. Army during World War II (1942-1946). After his discharge from the Army, Dr. Beatty returned to Minnesota and accepted an appointment as an instructor in the history department. His specialty was in Latin American and American diplomatic history. He was promoted to professor and served as associate chair of the department from 1960-1966; he also served as University Senate recorder from 1966-1972. Dr. Beatty resigned from the University in 1973, due to health reasons. W. Donald Beatty died in April 1978.
Extent
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
Abstract
Collection contains the papers of W. Donald Beatty, professor of history at the University of Minnesota.
Source of acquisition
The collection was deposited in University Archives on January 8, 1987.
Processing Information
Collection has not been processed.
- Latin America -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Minnesota. Department of History
- Title
- W. Donald Beatty papers, 1960s-1970s
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- May 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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