Willis Henry Bocock papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Repository: | Hargrett Manuscripts |
| Creator: | Bocock, Willis Henry, 1865-1947 |
| Title: | Willis Henry Bocock papers |
| Dates: | 1880-1946 |
| Quantity: | 18.9 Linear feet (1 document box, 1 card file box, 15 scrapbooks in oversized boxes) |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of business and personal letters, 1860-1946 (and undated) reports, University forms, University extension lectures on Greek Drama, and approximately 600 manuscript cards in Greek and English concerning a translation of the Bible (New Testament gospels) done by Dr. Bocock. The collection also contains fifteen volumes of World War I scrapbooks, including an index. These scrapbooks contain clippings, printed material, a few letters, pictures, and maps. All pertain to World War I and the subsequent peace treaties. |
| Coll. Number: | ms935 |
Biographical/Historical Note
Willis Henry Bocock (1865-1947) was for 56 years Professor of Greek at the University of Georgia. For 55 of those years, he was department head, filling the chair of Milledge Professor of Ancient Languages.
Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Willis Henry Bocock papers, 1880-1946. MS 935. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.