Frank Victor Whitehouse Papers
Scope and Content
Frank Victor Whitehouse (FVW) papers span from 1909 to 1951 and contain personal papers collected by FVW. This collection was originally part of a box of miscellaneous Ohio University (OU) historical papers, and separated due to the scope of the papers. The papers include photographs; correspondence from former students; correspondence from guest lecturers invited to OU by FVW, including a letter from Eleanor Roosevelt; and printed programs from recitals and concerts.
Dates
- Creation: 1909-1951
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Frank Victor Whitehouse
Frank Victor Whitehouse was a professor of Spanish at Ohio University from 1917 to 1954. He served as chair of the Modern Languages Department during four different academic years: 1916-17, 1925-26, 1936-37, and 1944-45. In addition, he was the first Advisor of Foreign Students, was acting Dean of University College in 1939, and may have served in the military during World War I, as university records show that he was on "war leave" during the 1918-1919 academic year.
Extent
0.25 cubic feet (1 half-Hollinger box)
Abstract
Frank Victor Whitehouse (FVW) papers span from 1909 to 1951 and contain personal papers collected by FVW.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Whitehouse, Frank Victor (Person)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Frank Victor Whitehouse Papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
