William G. Bek Papers

Collection — Container: Three folders

Identifier: OGLMC-120

Scope and Contents

The William G. Bek Papers consist of biographical materials, correspondence, and miscellaneous writings. The majority of the correspondence deals with administrative matters at the University of North Dakota.

Dates

created: 1908-1974

Creator

Bek, William G. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

William Godfrey Bek was born November 20, 1873, in a log house near Washington, Missouri. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He began teaching German at the University of North Dakota in 1911 and served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1930 until his death in 1948.

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