Frank S. Hopkins Papers, 1942-1945, Date acquired: 01/07/2000, bulk 1942-1945
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Frank S. Hopkins
- Extent:
- 1.00 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Frank S. Hopkins Papers, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/02-00-0001
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains papers pertaining to Frank S. Hopkins and his experiences with the Maritime field during World War II. The papers include an autobiography, confidential correspondence, 14 lectures and examinations given to workers in training, and instructional manuals pertaining to training and organization at the Maryland DryDock Company.
- Biographical / historical:
Frank S. Hopkins began his career as a journalist in Minneapolis, Richmond, and Baltimore after receiving his Masters in English Literature from Columbia University. From 1941-1945 he developed his wartime career serving as the Director of Training for the Marlyand Drydock Company of Baltimore. The Maryland Drydock Company speciailized in the repairs of commercial ships and were used in the Far East during World War II. From 1945-1968 Hopkins worked in the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. Upon his retiring in 1968, Frank S. Hopkins volunteered in the World Future Society.
- Acquisition information:
Richard S. Hopkins
Donation
- Custodial history:
Transferred from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience to FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives in July 2022.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
- Terms of access:
All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Frank S. Hopkins Papers, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/02-00-0001
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
