Charles H. Toll, 1947-1954

File — Box: 1, Folder: 11

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Ernst G. Beier papers (1929-2004) consist primarily of correspondence written to Beier and writings by Beier. The first series consists of correspondence primarily to Beier from friends and colleagues in the United States and other countries. Included are letters from friends who served during World War II and letters concerning Beier's liberation from a German prisoner-of-war camp. The majority of the letters written during the war are from Carl H. Hamburg, author of Symbol and Reality. Hamburg, who was working as a hospital clerk, writes from various military installations including Camp Carson, Colorado, Camp Grant, Illinois, and Yokohama, Japan. The third series consists primarily of general materials related to Beier's career at the University of Utah including clippings and newsletters. The third series consists primarily of Beier's writings. The earliest manuscript related to psychological understanding, specifically misunderstanding and misinterpretation, was written at Camp Hale, Colorado in 1943. Also included are three versions of Beier's memoir A Question of Belonging published in 2002.

Dates

1947-1954

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.