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Forster, Merlin H.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1928-

Biographical History

Merlin Henry Forster (1928-) was a professor and researcher of Latin American Literature.

Merlin H. Forster was born February 24, 1928 in Delta, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) starting in the fall of 1946. After a year of college, he served a mission in the Spanish-American Mission, in the southwestern United States, in El Paso, Texas. He joined the military October 1951 until April 1954, during which period he was married on April 25, 1952. He returned to school attending BYU and University of Illinois. After graduating with advanced degrees, he taught at the Univirsity of Texas, the University of Illinois, and at BYU. He also had many research trips to Mexico, South America and Europe. He taught Spanish, Portuguese, and literature.

Citation:
De la crónica a la nueva narrativa mexicana, 1986: t.p. (Merlín H. Forster)

Phone call to author, 8/10/88 (Merlin H. Forster; no accent on Merlin)

Todo ese fuego, 1999: t.p. (Merlin H. Forster) p. 225 (b. Feb. 24, 1928 in Delta, Utah; professor Spanish at University of Illinois, 1957-1978)

LC in RLIN, 12-9-87 (hdg.: Forster, Merlín H.)

Let me think about that, 2009: p. 7 (b. Feb. 24, 1928 in Delta, UT; BYU 1946; served a mission; military; marriage and family; taught at Unv. of TX Unv. of IL., and BYU; retired from teaching in1988.) p. 45 (mission until June 1951) p. 47 (military, Oct 1951) p. 48 (m. Apr. 25, 1952) p. 49 (m. Logan Temple) p. 92 (Mexico) p. 95 (South America) p. 105 (Europe)

UPB files, Feb. 24, 2017 (El Paso, TX; teach Spanish, Portuguese, literature)

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Merlin H. Forster papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2510
Abstract

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: 1965-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merlin H. Forster papers

Merlin H. Forster academic career materials, 1965-2003

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: Other: 1965-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers

Merlin H. Forster bibliographies, undated, 1991

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: Other: undated; Other: 1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers

Merlin H. Forster conference presentations, 1981-2002

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Papers presented at 61 different conferences, seminars, symposia, etc. on Latin American topics.

Dates: Other: 1981-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Merlin H. Forster curriculum vitae, 2003

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Curriculum vitae, 2003.

Dates: Other: 2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Merlin H. Forster editorials, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents note

5 editorial articles, likely in Spanish.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster general research materials, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Research files primarily on specific individuals; also includes the odd article or periodical, etc.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster journals, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note

Issues of 16 different Latin American Studies-related periodicals.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster lectures, 1993-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Nominations, 1993-94. Copy of "El Otro, el mismo: Borges as Poet," undated.

Dates: Other: 1993-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Merlin H. Forster Mexican Project files, 1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Literary journals, bibliographies, indexes, and notes.

Dates: Other: 1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies

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