William J. Schafer Papers

Title: William J. Schafer Papers

ID: RG 09/9.41

Extent:

Arrangement

Arrangement of the collection is in two series as follows:

Series 1: Berea College Work, Correspondence, and Reports: Material related to Schafer's work at Berea College

Series 2: Writings, Publications, and Research: Records and materials related to Schafer's research and writings, including correspondence with publishing companies and reviews of his publications

Abstract

William J. (Bill) Schafer was a Professor of English from 1964 to 2002 at Berea College, where he became the Chester D. Tripp Professor of Humanities. Schafer’s publications included academic articles on American literature, jazz reviews, fiction, personal essays, a co-edited online periodical (Journal of Provincial Thought) and four books on various forms of popular music (rock, ragtime, New Orleans marching bands, and the music of Jelly Roll Morton). Schafer passed away in August 2009.

Creators

Schafer, William John

Subjects (links to similar collections)

Berea College
Ragtime.

Languages of Materials

English

Administrative Information

Acquired: 05/07/2001.

Restrictions: Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Rights: There are no restrictions on use by researchers other than federal copyright restrictions. Some designated personnel files, and personal information held therein, may be restricted.

Acquisition Note: Source: William Schafer/Berea College English Department.

Related Materials: Berea College Special Collections and Archives: RG 6.21: English, Theatre and Communications Department; RG 9.0: Faculty and Staff (Unofficial Records); HC 06: Berea Community Collection

Related Publications:

Published works of Schafer include:

Brass Bands and New Orleans Jazz. With assistance from Richard B. Allen. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1977.

The Truman Nelson Reader. Editor. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 1989.

The Art of Ragtime; Form and Meaning of an Original Black American Art. With Johannes Riedel, and assistance from Michael Polad and Richard Thompson. Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University Press, 1973.

Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], William J. Schafer Papers, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Berea College, Berea, Ky.

Collection Material Type: Personal Papers

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Scope and Contents: This collection is comprised of correspondence and notes, writings and research, and records of Schafer's committee and other professional work.

Detailed Description
Series 1: Berea College Work, Correspondence, and Reports
Series 2: Writings, Publications, and Research