Kimpel, Ben, 1905-1997
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ben Kimpel Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 497
Scope and Content Note
The papers contain twelve photograph albums which contain pictures taken of various places Kimpel visited between 1958 and 1970. Albums are arranged chronologically and the labels of each album were created by Kimpel. The papers also contain one plaque for distinguished teaching, which Kimpel received from the Blue Key Fraternity in 1961.
Dates:
1958-1971
Found in:
Special Collections Department
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Ben Kimpel Papers
Herman Melville's Thought after 1851
Collection
Identifier: MC 1146
Scope and Content Note
Typescript of Ph.D. thesis, "Herman Melville's Thought after 1851," by Ben Kimpel
Dates:
1942
Ben Kimpel Memoir
Collection
Identifier: MC 1737
Scope and Content Note
The memoir is by two of Kimpel's former students, Johnny and Susan Wink, both of whom received Ph.D.'s under the tutelage of Kimpel. The memoir includes general biographical materials on Kimpel as well as recollections of the authors' experiences with him. It also includes a section on Kimpel's ancestors.
Dates:
1915-1983
Found in:
Special Collections Department
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Ben Kimpel Memoir