Elisabeth Koffka letters and poems sent to Sidney H. Bremer

Collection

Identifier: LU-MS-238

Staff Only

This collection consists of letters and poems sent from Elisabeth Koffka to Sidney Bremer from 1970 to 1973 and 1976 to 1982. Many of the letters include commentary on the poems as Koffka solicited feedback from Bremer on them. Many envelopes with their associated letters and poems are also included. Two articles on Elisabeth Koffka, including one written by Sidney Bremer, are also included

Dates

1970-1973
1976-1982
undated

Creator

Koffka, Elisabeth (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Lawrence University does not hold the copyright for all materials in this collection. Uses beyond those allowed for fair use under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) require the researcher to secure permission from the copyright holder.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Biographical or Historical Information

Elisabeth Koffka was Lawrence professor of history and later, professor of history emerita, specialized in European intellectual history of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Elisabeth Koffka died on April 15, 1994, at the age of 97. [Adapted from Elziabeth Koffka Papers Historical Note]

Sidney H. Bremer was part of the Lawrence community as the wife of history William Bremer until 1982. Both were friends with Koffka. Sidney Bremer taught Freshman Studies and English part-time at Lawrence University from 1970-1971 and then in 1971 joined the faculty of UW-Green Bay and later retired in 2005 as CEO/Campus Dean at UW-Marinette.