Frederick James Crosson Papers
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
- Crosson, Frederick James, 1926-2009 (Person)
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
- Phi Beta Kappa (Organization)
- 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