Willis Henry Bocock papers, 1880-1946

Summary

Creator:

Bocock, Willis Henry, 1865-1947

Date:

1880-1946

Extent:

18.9 Linear Feet (1 document box, 1 card file box, 15 scrapbooks in oversized boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Willis Henry Bocock papers, ms935, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918 -- Pictorial works.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Maps.
Scrapbooks.
Greek drama.
World War, 1914-1918.
Cards (information artifacts)
Forms (documents)
Correspondence

Names:

University of Georgia
Bocock, Willis Henry, 1865-1947 -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Willis Henry Bocock papers, ms935, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.