Guide to the Frank Fraser Potter Papers 1915-1941
Cage 500

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Potter, Frank Fraser, 1879-1959
Title
Frank Fraser Potter Papers
ID
Cage 500
Date [inclusive]
1915-1941
Extent
.25 linear feet of shelf space, 1 box
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of correspondence, clippings, offprints and other papers of Potter relating to classical languages and literature, war debts, and economic conditions.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Frank Fraser Potter Papers, 1915-1941

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

Frank Fraser Potter (1879-1959) was a member of the faculty at Washington State College from 1912 to 1949. He was WSC's first professor of philosophy. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and taught there and at Transylvania University prior to accepting a position at WSC. Upon his retirement from WSC, he was named Professor Emeritus.

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of correspondence, clippings, offprints and other papers of Potter relating to classical languages and literature, war debts, and economic conditions.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Revision Description

  

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

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Related Materials

Related Material

Frank and Irene Potter Papers, 1915-1990 (Cage 737)

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Names and Subjects

Subject(s)

  • Classical literature -- Study and teaching.
  • United States -- Economic conditions -- 1918-1945.
  • Literature
  • College and universities

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

Beginning Latin for College Students (mimeographed textbook, 2 bound volumes) undated 

1 1

Publications (journal articles) 1915-1941 

1 2

Value of Classics (subject file) 1915 

1 3

War debts, etc. (subject file) 1924-1934 

1 4

Obituary notice of Ella Fraser Potter (Frank Potter's mother) 1934 

1 5