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Harvard University Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships . . . [FND] (02.01.16)


Information as of October 31, 2001
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SCOPE: The Houghton Library at Harvard University is inviting 
applications for Visiting Fellowships. 

DEADLINE: January 15. 

FUNDS: Thirteen short-term fellowships are available. Each fellow is 
expected to be in residence at Harvard for at least one month during 
the period from July through June. The stipend is $2,500.

ELIGIBILITY: Preference is given to scholars whose research is closely 
based on materials in Houghton collections (especially when those 
materials are unique). 

AREAS: The Houghton Library is the principal rare book and manuscript 
library of Harvard College. The Library's holdings are particularly 
strong in the following areas: European, English, American, and 
South-American literature--including the country's pre-eminent 
collection of American literary manuscripts; philosophy, religion, 
history of science; music; printing and graphic arts; dance; and 
theatre. Fellows will also have access to collections in Widener as 
well as throughout the world's largest university library.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applicants should write directly to the 
contact listed below and provide the following materials: a statement 
of up to three pages describing the research project and the 
importance of the Library's collections to the applicant's work; a 
current curriculum vitae; and two letters of recommendation.

CONTACT: The Fellowship Selection Committee, Houghton Library, Harvard 
University, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-495-2441, fax 617-495-1376, web
http://www-hcl.harvard.edu/houghton/ , E-Forms: 
http://www-hcl.harvard.edu/houghton/programs/fellowships.html .
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