George O. Comfort Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS036

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of papers written by George O. Comfort, the bulk of which appear to be speeches given to a variety of audiences. George O. Comfort was a professor of political science at Butler University from 1949 until his retirement in 1975. The speeches address Republican Party concerns, the judiciary, the purpose of political parties, West Africa, the Electoral College, and more. In addition, the collection contains the typed statement Comfort made in 1969 before a three-judge federal panel regarding multi-member district representation. Many of these papers appear to be typed drafts, with handwritten notes and corrections.

Dates

Creation: 1950 - 1974

Creator

Comfort, George O. (1908-12-29) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical Note

George O. Comfort (1908-1989) was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 29, 1908. He received his A.B. in 1932 from Western Michigan University, his M.B. in 1934 from the University of Michigan, and his PhD in 1939 from the University of Kentucky. He taught at Western Michigan University (1934-1946) and Denison University (1946-1949) and then taught political science at Butler University from 1949 until his retirement in 1975. He passed away in Indianapolis in 1989.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of the papers George O. Comfort, political science professor at Butler University from 1949 until his retirement in 1975. The papers are mostly typed speeches that Dr. Comfort gave to various audiences.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Ruth Comfort donated this collection to Butler University Libraries circa 1990 (Accession Number 1990.001).

Related Materials

UA 00.02, Butler University Biography Files, Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives, Irwin Library, Butler University.

UA 00.04.06 “History of Butler University: A Collection of Articles, Essays, and Lectures”, Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives, Irwin Library, Butler University.

“Professional Politicians: A Study of British Party Agents” by George O. Comfort, 1958, Pam JN1121.C66 1958, Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives, Irwin Library, Butler University.

Bibliography

“Comfort, George O.”, Indiana Authors and Their Books 1967-1980, accessed May 01, 2024, https://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/inauthors/view?docId=encyclopedia/VAA5365-03.xml;chunk.id=ina-v3-entry-0550;toc.depth=1;toc.id=ina-v3-entry-0550;brand=ia-books;doc.view=pagedImage;query=&hit.rank=