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[Identification of item], Earl J. Hamilton Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
The Earl J. Hamilton Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 1990-1992.
Processed by James Cusick, Trey McClean, Paula Jeannet Mangiafico
Completed 1998
Accessions 90-103, 91-075, 92-036, and 96-157 were merged to form one collection, described in this finding aid.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
The Earl J. Hamilton Papers span the years from
1350 to 1995, with Hamilton's research notes and other
materials dating chiefly from the 1930s to the 1970s.
(Note: Early dates reflect original dates of primary
sources rather than the dates on which the photocopies of
these sources were created.) Hamilton was a pioneer in the
field of
The collection includes not only extensive
background notes for Hamilton's major books and articles,
but also over 200 original
Photocopies and microfilm copies of items which belong to other libraries and archives may require permission of the owner institution to further reproduce or publish. Users making further copies for their own research do so at their own discretion. Before publication of any such material, it is the user's responsibility to identify the original source and obtain permission.
The collection also contains drafts and reprints of research papers, and numerous folders of academic and personal correspondence. Some documents in the collection are in French or Spanish.
Collection has been minimally processed to allow access to materials. Technical Services staff may need to further process certain materials (letters still in envelopes, film, and audio cassettes) before they can be used for research. Please contact the Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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.
Various materials recording details and events in Hamilton's life and career; includes a curriculum vita and a list of his publications. Arranged in original order.
[Attention: Contains pictorial materials. In addition, some of the materials are not immediately accessible because they require further processing before use. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.]
[Technical Services needs to format for use copies of audio cassette before use.]
Chiefly grade books, along with a few class exams.
[Contains material that is CLOSED to use (student grade books). Contact Research Services staff.]
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Academic correspondence, dealing with Hamilton's research in Spain, his letters as professor of economics, and his position as editor of the
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Background notes, transcriptions of original source material, photostats of Spanish archival material (especially that related to treasure imports), and worksheets for compiling prices and salaries in Spain from 1351 to 1800, all related to Hamilton's research for his major published works. Also, a large number of photostats of materials from the Archivo del Banco de España and the Archivo Histórico Nacional concerning the Bank of Spain, as well as notes and source transcriptions of Hamilton's work on this subject. This series contains many photocopies and microfilm copies of items which belong to other libraries and archives. Photocopies of materials gathered from other repositories by Earl J. Hamilton may require permission of the owner institution to further reproduce or publish. Users making further copies for their own research do so at their own discretion. Before publication of any such material, it is the user's responsibility to identify the original source and obtain permission.
Divided into subseries for each major work; papers within are arranged in Hamilton's original order with original folder titles given.
Note: Dates given below in the descriptions for primary source materials reflect the dates of the original items, not the more modern dates on which the photostats or transcriptions were created.
Notes, transcriptions and photostats of
primary sources, drafts of papers (both typed and written),
lectures, and notecards, all relating to Hamilton's
published and unpublished work on the economic origins of
the
Note: Dates given below in descriptions of primary sources reflect the date of the original items, and not the modern date on which the photostats or transcripts were created.
Hundreds of original documents in Spanish and French, primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries but also including some 16th and 17th century materials. Chiefly consist of royal Spanish cedulas outlining Crown economic policy and concern over investments; plans to establish the Bank of Spain; expropriation of Jesuit lands; trade regulation; control of vagabonds; and sumptuary rules for dress. The documents from the 1800s chronicle the French occupation of Spain and the restoration of Fernando VII; the proclamations in the oversize folder (see the Oversize Series) include public declarations about resistance to Napoleon. Arranged in original order.
Undated notecards containing background research notes and transcriptions of original sources for Hamilton's investigations on John Law, the Spanish economy, the Monroe Doctrine, mercantilism, and various other topics. An outline of chapters in Hamilton's personal papers suggests he intended to write a book on this subject, in addition to the articles he published. The cards about John Law have been interfiled with subject headings to ease use by researchers.
Notes on shipping manifests for imports of valuables, 1760s-1790s; reports on treasure, prices, wages, and Spanish monetary policy; lecture notes, including general economics of the 20th century; mercantilism, particularly Spanish mercantilism; the Moors; Bank of Spain and Banco de San Carlos notes; and many other topics. These notecards are unsorted and unprocessed.
Though these notecards remain unprocessed, index cards relating to John Law have been interfiled with headings and subjects by an external researcher.
Drafts of papers, notes, and other research materials not directly related to Hamilton's research for major works. Arranged in original order as received. Dates given below in descriptions of primary source materials reflect the dates of the original items, and not the date on which the modern transcript or photocopy was made.
Attention: contains pictorial materials.]
Various films, including negative strips and microfilm reels, related to Hamilton's research on the French and Spanish economies and various other subjects. In original order with titles, often obscure, transcribed from items.
Most dates given below in item descriptions refer to the dates of original historical documents and not to the date on which film was created.
[Attention: Films may be deteriorated. Technical Services needs to format for use copies before materials can be viewed. Contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.]