Preliminary Inventory of the Peter H. Klopfer Papers,
1957-1971
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Klopfer, Peter H.
Title
Peter H. Klopfer Papers, 1957-1971
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Abstract
Peter Klopfer is a Professor in the Department of Biology (previously known as Zoology).
This collection contains ledger books and information relating to grants and research proposals, ranging in date from 1957-1971.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
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Unprocessed materials are closed pending processing.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Peter H. Klopfer Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Peter H. Klopfer Papers were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1977.
Processing Information
Processed by Sara Busija, September 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2006
Accession A77-99 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
Peter H. Klopfer was born August 9, 1930 in Berlin, Germany. He earned his B. A. degree (with honors) from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1952 and his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1957. In 1958, Professor Klopfer came to Duke as Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology (now Dept. of Biology). In 1967, he was promoted to Professor. His area of research is animal behavior and behavioral ecology. His areas of interests are maternal attachment, aggression and species diversity. He was instrumental in starting the primate center at Duke. As of 2006, Klopfer is retired and is Professor Emeritus. However, he continues to do research, with his current project focusing on sleep and hibernation behavior in prosimian primates.
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Collection Overview
Contains materials from the many grants Professor Klopfer received to fund his animal-behavior research. Included are ledger books, correspondence, research and grant paperwork, including applications. The collection ranges in date from 1957-1971.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
- Duke University. Dept. of Biology.
- Duke University. Dept. of Zoology.
- Duke University. Faculty.
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Related Material
News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004
Duke University Archives
Biographical Reference Collection, 1972-2004
Duke University Archives
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
Box 1
Grant Material, circa 1969
Grant Material, circa 1970
Grant Material, circa 1971
Grant Application
Grant Proposal Information, 1971
"Stimulus Preferences and Imprinting"
, by Klopfer, 1967
National Science Foundation Grant Proposal, 1965-1966
Electronics Technician, 1962
Grant Award and Budget, 1967
Contract and Correspondence, 1967
Contracts and Correspondence, 1963-1964
Margarita Laboratory, 1966
Grant Proposal, 1966-1967
BSGG, Summer 1969
ONR, prior to 1967
"ASB Bulletin"
, 1969 July
NASA contract, 1970-1971
NASA, circa 1968
New support sought, 1971
NASA, circa 1972
NC Heart Association
Grant Materials, 1968
NASA, 1971
Grant Information, circa 1971
Correspondence, 1967-1970
Ledgers, 1957-1970
