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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...only a short time; while here he was known and liked because he was a superior composition teacher, and because he had a vigorous and stimulating viewpoint on contemporary American literature, not for his considerable research work. Having terminated his connection with the analytical "Saturday Review of Literature," Bernard De Voto may be surprised to learn of strong undergraduate sentiment in favor of his return. This man deserves the chance to continue the teaching work he left unfinished at Harvard...
Both within and without the University such a man as De Voto can have a tremendous personal influence. To Harvard students he can be the symbol of articulation, giving tongue to the art of writing; from the world, his name will attract men of worth. It makes little difference whether the research work of the legendary teacher is lasting; what does make the difference is that the personality of such a man leaves a permanent effect. One of the major responsibilities of the University is toward its students; while research neglects teaching in favor of the advancement of knowledge, teaching...
...Bernard De Voto '18 will return to Cambridge to live next fall, according to a rumor steadily gaining credence in the College. Last month he resigned the editorship of the Saturday Review of Literature, a position he had held since he quit Harvard...
Instructor in the Department of English from 1929 to 1936, De Voto taught a course in composition, English A-3, and another in contemporary American literature, English 70. At present he writes the "Easy Chair" column for Harper's and is living in New York...
...BERNARD DE VOTO: A PRELIMINARY APPRAISAL - Little, Brown...