Paul Hanson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS086

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of materials used in the eventual and final creation of Hanson’s manuscript, “Provincial Politics in the French Revolution.” It contains many earlier drafts and edited copies of his dissertation, which would become the manuscript. Additionally, this collection contains many notebooks with his preliminary research on important events, dates, and figures of this time. The final box seems to hold the final typescripts of his works.

Dates

Creation: 1979 - 1990

Creator

Hanson, Paul R., 1952- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical Note

Paul R. Hanson, born in Seattle, Washington, was a history professor at Butler University, where he taught courses on European history, comparative world cultures, the history of human rights, and the comparative history of revolutions.

Extent

3.26 Linear Feet (2 boxes, 1 oversized container, 1 oversize flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains the research, drafts, edited copies, and the like of Paul Hanson’s manuscript, eventually titled “Provincial Politics in the French Revolution."