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Alan B. Howes papers, 1940-2006

1.7 linear feet

Alan B. Howes was professor of English at the University of Michigan from 1955 to 2001. He was involved in the formation of several unique programs, such as the NDEA Summer Institute for English Teachers, the New England Literature Program, and the Professional Semester. This collection includes correspondence, material from Howes' teaching career and involvement with these programs, and an assortment of Howes' writings.

The Alan B. Howes Papers document Howes' career in teaching, primarily his many years as professor of English at the University of Michigan, and his involvement in programs such as the NDEA Summer Institute for English Teachers, the Professional Semester, and the New England Literature Program (NELP). The records are arranged into nine series: Biographical, Correspondence, Course Materials The Michigan English Teacher, NDEA Summer Institute for English Teachers, New England Literature Program, Photos, Professional Semester, and Projects and Papers.

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Biographical

The Biographical series includes Howes' Curriculum Vitae, an obituary, an award for outstanding teaching presented by the University of Michigan Course Evaluation Committee, and personal academic records.

Alan B. Howes papers, 1940-2006
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Correspondence

The Correspondence series includes Howes' communication with students, colleagues, administration, and publishers. Of particular note is correspondence between Howes and publishers concerning permission to reprint various publications to be used in his volume of criticism of Laurence Sterne, a part of Routledge & Kegan Paul's Critical Heritage Series. Correspondence concerning the New England Literature Program and Professional Semester are filed separately in the respective series.

Alan B. Howes papers, 1940-2006
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