Lois Giffen papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 3017

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Lois Giffen papers (1928-1998) consist primarily of course materials and photocopies of various texts related to the Middle East. The photocopies are portions from Arabic, English, and French texts. The course materials includes photocopies from various texts as a supplement to the course textbook. The correspondence primarily concerns her time at the University of Utah Middle East Center. Articles written by Giffen are found in the "Reprints" file.

Dates

1928-1998

Creator

Giffen, Lois Anita (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

Lois Anita Giffen earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University in Arabic and Islamic Studies. She was an Associate Professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Utah. Giffen was the author of The Theory of Profane Love Among the Arabs: The Development of the Genre.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arabic

French

Additional Description

Abstract

The Lois Giffen papers (1928-1998) consist primarily of course materials and photocopies of various texts related to the Middle East. Giffen taught Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Utah.