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Frederick James Crosson Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: FJC

Scope and Content

Files from the office of Frederick J. Crosson documenting his faculty service, his work with Phi Beta Kappa (of which he served as the first Catholic president), his teaching, his research, and his professional activities.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953-2009.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Legal Status

Private

Conditions Governing Access

Closed for processing

Background

Frederick James Crosson served as a teacher in Notre Dame's General Program of Liberal Studies (a Great Books program) starting in 1953, held the O'Hara Chair in Philosophy starting in 1976, and was eventually Cavanaugh Professor of the Humanities. He also served as dean of the College of Arts and Letters at Notre Dame and was active in Phi Beta Kappa.

Extent

15 linear feet

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Sent by Michael Crowe on behalf of Mrs. Pat Crosson.

Legal Status

Private

Subject

Title
Frederick James Crosson Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2017
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
(574) 631-6448