Inventory of the Martin Shubik Papers, 1947-2007 and undated (bulk 1960-1993)
Collection Overview
The Martin Shubik Papers span the years 1947 through 1993, with the bulk of the material ranging from 1960 to 1993. The chief format is typed drafts of many of Shubik's scholarly publications, but there are also class notes, lecture notes, some correspondence, and two word processing diskettes. There are only a few folders of correspondence; the most notable correspondents are Alvin Weinberg and Oskar Morgenstern. The materials document Shubik's career as an academic economist, a career noted for his contributions to game theory, corporate competition, and the study of financial institutions.
Because the collection focuses on the early drafts of Shubik's writings, it is divided into separate series according to his major publications. In addition, the collection includes drafts of other publications, files from a gaming conference organized by Shubik, notes dating to his studies at Princeton University, and other files as well. Publications represented in this collection include: Game Theory in the Social Sciences; A Game-Theoretic Approach to Political Economy(Volume 2 of Game Theory in the Social Sciences);Game Theory in Economics: A Theory of Money, Prices and the Rate of Interest(a RAND paper published in book form in 1997 as The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions); Risk, Organizatons, and Society; The War Game: A Critique of Military Problem Solving; Strategy and Market Structure; and Essays in Mathematical Economics in Honor of Oskar Morgenstern.
Two addendums to the main finding aid represent later deposits of Shubik's professional papers, and consist chiefly of drafts of essays and articles, and correspondence. Many of the drafts are also represented in some form in the main collection. Finally, it should be noted that some titles of works in progress in this finding aid may differ from the titles chosen for final publication.
The addition (1996-0116) (350 items; 3.0 lin. ft.; dated 1950s-1995), consisting of three records storage containers of chiefly reprints of Shubik's articles, was deposited in 1997 and has not been fully processed. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (1998-0199) (2000 items; 4.0 lin. ft.) of materials deposited by Martin Shubik has not been processed. It spans from the 1960s-1998 and consists of typescripts, reprints, notes, books, and professional correspondence relating primarily to game theory. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (1998-0504) (1000 items; 1.75 lin. ft.) of materials deposited by Martin Shubik has not been processed. It spans from 1975-1998and consists of general subject files, reprints, miscellaneous typescripts, and correspondence (grouped alphabetically). As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (1999-0024) (800 items; 1.5 lin. ft.) spans from the 1960s-1990s (bulk 1980-1998) and consists of correspondence, writings (primarily typescripts), handwritten notes, and related materials reflecting Professor Shubik's professional interests and activities. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures. No container list was created.
The addition (1999-0150) (165 items; 1.5 lin. ft.) spans from 1960-1998 and consists of Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers (CFDPs) authored by Professor Shubik. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (1999-0359) (900 items; 1.5 lin. ft.) spans from 1961-1999 and primarily consists of papers by Shubik and professional correspondence, often with manuscripts attached. Topics include monetary theory and game theory. There is also a manuscript for Shubik's The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (1999-0409) (2,100 items; 3.4 lin. ft.) spans from 1956 to 1995 and contains professional correspondence, referee reports, conference-related materials, writings, notes, lectures on film, and related materials. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (2000-0211) (1350 items; 2.1 lin. ft.) spans the dates 1983 through 2000 and consists primarily of professional correspondence. The addition also includes notes, referee reports, scholarly papers and other writings, and files related to lectures given and conferences attended. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (2000-0267) (1500 items; 3.0 lin. ft.) spans from 1962 through 1997 and primarily contains professional correspondence, especially from the 1960s and 1990s. Also included are files relating to courses taught by Shubik and drafts of his papers. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (2000-0349) (800 items; 1.5 lin. ft.) spans the dates 1959 through 1997 and further documents Shubik's academic career as an economist. There are chronological correspondence files, 1985-1987; Rand Corporation files, primarily 1960s and 1970s, including correspondence with Lloyd Shapley; letters of recommendation and referee reports; correspondence with publishers; manuscript of Mathematics of Conflict and other writings; and materials from courses taught in 1987 and 1988 on game theory and the theory and history of money. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (2001-0005) (750 items; 1.0 lin. ft.) includes miscellaneous professional correspondence, writings, especially on game theory, and conference and grant material from 1956-2000. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (2001-0015) (1875 items; 2.8 lin. ft.; 1956-1987) contains printer's proofs and published writings mostly by Shubik, but also by some other economists. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
The addition (2001-0089) (1000 items; 1.9 lin. ft.; 1959-1999 and undated) contains incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda (especially from the 1960s) and writings (especially from 1999). Also includes materials from courses taught by Shubik, from conferences he attended, and book reviews of his work. Some of the correspondence and conference material focuses on Shubik's interest in Latin America. As a deposit it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures. No container list was created.
The addition (2002-0060) (3,500 items; 5.8 lin. ft.; 1956-2001 and undated) contains incoming and outgoing professional correspondence, mainly of a general nature, but also relating to Shubik's book contracts, grants, and consultancy work; and his peer review reports on journal articles and books. Also includes a manuscript of Market Structure and Behavior (1978).
The addition (2003-0073) (600 items, 1.4 lin. ft.; dated 1961-2002) is comprised of miscellaneous papers, including correspondence, referee reports, book reviews, syllabi and lectures, unpublished drafts and published copies of writings, and conference materials. There is also a draft of unpublished book on microeconomic analysis.
The addition (2003-0277) (1500 items, 2.4 lin. ft.; dated 1962-2003) contains professional correspondence, writings, and teaching files, including materials related to monetary theory, game theory, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Panel on Success Factor Evaluation.
The addition (2005-0072) (2250 items, 3.8 lin. ft.) contains correspondence, notes, and writings. Includes drafts of writings about game theory from 1962-1964; typescripts, one with corrections, of The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions (1993). Boxes were added to this accession that contain typescripts including Market Structure and Behavior (1978) and A Game for Teaching and Experimentation, correspondence, photocopies of articles, and various reports.
The addition (2008-0115) (1500 items; 3 lin. ft.; 1960-2007) includes printed materials, correspondence, articles, drafts, and audio tapes from Shubik's career researching game theory and its applications.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Martin Shubik Papers, 1947-2007 and undated (bulk 1960-1993)
- Creator
- Shubik, Martin.
- Extent
- 55.85 Linear Feet, 31,400 Items
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Language
- English.
Series Quick Links
- Game Theory in the Social Sciences Series
- The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions Series
- Gaming Conference Series
- Readings in Game Theory Series
- Risk, Organizations, and Society Series
- Additional Books and Papers Series
- Class Notes Series
- Miscellaneous Series
- Accession (1996-0116), 1950s-1995
- Accession (1998-0199), 1960s-1998
- Accession (1998-0504), 1975-1998
- Accession (1998-0504), 1975-1998
- Accession (1999-0024), 1960s-1990s
- Accession (1999-0150), 1960-1998
- Accession (1999-0409)
- Accession (2000-0211), 1983-2000
- Accession (2000-0267), 1962-1997
- Accession (2000-0349), 1959-1997
- Accession (2001-0005), 1956-2000
- Accession (2001-0015), 1956-1987
- Accession (2001-0089), 1959-1999
- Accession (2002-0060), 1956-2001
- Accession (2003-0073), 1961-2002
- Accession (2003-0277), 1962-2003
- Accession (2005-0072)
- Accession (2008-0115), 1965-2007
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, some of the additions to this collection are not immediately accessible, because they require further processing before use.
Many of the additions to this collection reside in Special Collections on deposit, and may require permission from the donor to access.
In addition, patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
Game Theory in the Social Sciences Series, 1960-1982,includes materials that eventually came to be published in a two-volume work, Game Theory and the Social Sciences (1982, 1984). Volume 2 is titled A Game-Theoretic Approach to Political Economy. The series can be divided into roughly three phases: (1) early notes and draft on a joint project with Lloyd Shapley from the 1960s,with the intended title "Competition, Welfare, and the Theory of Games;" (2) a series of RAND working papers with Shapley from the early 1970sentitled Game Theory in Economics; and (3) drafts of the final book, authored by Shubik alone, from the 1970sand early 1980s. Whenever possible, chapter numbers in this container list refer to the contents of the final draft.
The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions,1970-1993,includes materials for Shubik's book The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions (hereafter, TMFI), published in 1997. The series can be divided into three parts: (1) papers on the general topic of money and financial institutions, but not necessarily drafts of sections of the book; (2) an early draft of the project released piece-meal as Cowles Commission working papers; and (3) drafts of the book, organized by chapter. Whenever possible, chapter numbers in this container list refer to the contents of the final draft.
Gaming Conference, 1971-1974(bulk, 1971), consists of materials for a 1971 conference on gaming, sponsored by RAND and partly organized by Shubik.
Readings in Game Theory, 1970-1978,includes materials for a book, to be edited by Garry Brewer and Martin Shubik, on readings in game theory, tentatively entitled Gaming and the Behavioral Sciences.
Risk, Organizations, and Society,1981-1989,includes materials for a seminar, taught by Shubik at Yale in 1987,that featured a series of guest speakers. The lecture notes of these speakers were collected into a book entitled Risk, Organizations, and Society, published in 1991.
Additional Books and Papers, 1954-1991,contains notes and drafts for additional books and papers by Shubik.
Class Notes, 1947-1954,contains Martin Shubik's notes as a student, mostly from his enrollment in the Ph.D. program at Princeton University (1949-53), although some materials date to earlier and later times.
Miscellaneous papers, 1954-1991and undated
Accession (1996-0116), 1950s-1995
Addition (1996-0116) (350 items, dated 1950s-1995) contains articles and other writings by Shubik.
This is an unprocessed deposit. As a deposit, it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
This material is restricted. Please contact Reference Services with questions.
Addition (1998-0199) (2000 items, dated 1960s-1998) contains typescripts, reprints, notes, books, and professional correspondence relating to game theory.
This accession of materials deposited by Martin Shubik has not been processed. As a deposit, it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
Miscellaneous reprints of articles, chiefly from the 1990s;notes and related materials; books on gaming published by Shubik.
Accession (1998-0504), 1975-1998
Addition (1998-0504) (1000 items, dated 1975-1998) consists of general subject files, reprints, miscellaneous typescripts, and correspondence (grouped alphabetically).
This is a preliminary boxlist for an unprocessed deposit to the collection. As a deposit, it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
This material is restricted. Please contact Reference Services with questions.
Accession (1998-0504), 1975-1998
Addition (1998-0504) (1000 items, dated 1975-1998) consists of general subject files, reprints, miscellaneous typescripts, and correspondence (grouped alphabetically).
Addition (1999-0024) (800 items; dated 1960s-1990s, bulk 1980-1998) contains correspondence, writings (primarily typescripts), handwritten notes, and related materials reflecting Shubik's professional interests and activities. There is no container list for this accession.
Addition (1999-0150) (165 items, dated 1960-1998) contains Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers (CFDPs) authored by Shubik.
Accession (1999-0409)
Addition (1999-0409) (2100 items, dated 1956-1995) contains professional correspondence, referee reports, conference-related materials, writings, notes, lectures on film, and related materials.
This addition to the collection has not been processed. As a deposit, it is open to the public in accordance with routine Special Collections Library procedures.
Accession (2000-0211), 1983-2000
Addition (2000-0211) (1350 items, dated 1983-2000) consists mainly of professional correspondence. Also includes notes, referee reports, scholarly papers and other writings, and files related to lectures given/conferences attended.
This addition to the collection has not been processed.
Materials are restricted. See reference staff for more information.
Accession (2000-0267), 1962-1997
Addition (2000-0267) (1500 items, dated 1962-1997) contains professional coresspondence. There are also files related to courses Shubik taught and drafts of his papers.
This addition to the collection has not been processed.
Attention: Materials are restricted. See reference staff for more infomation.
Addition (2000-0349) (800 items, dated 1959-1997) holds chronological correspondence files, 1985-1987; Rand Corporation files, primarily 1960s and 1970s, including correspondence with Lloyd Shapley; letters of recommendation and referee reports, correspondence with publishers, manuscript of Mathematics of Conflict and other writings, and materials from courses taught in 1987 and 1988 on game theory and the theory and history of money.
Accession (2001-0005), 1956-2000
Addition (2001-0005) (750 items, dated 1956-2000) includes miscellaneous professional correspondence, writings (especially on game theory), as well as conference and grant material.
Some of the materials in this accession 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 accession.
Attention: This collection is restricted. Patrons must sign a release form before use.
Accession (2001-0015), 1956-1987
Addition (2001-0015) (1875 items, dated 1956-1987) contains printer's proofs and published writings by Shubik and other economists.
Attention: This collection is restricted. Patrons must sign a release form before use.
Includes a Cowles Foundation Discussion Paper no. 320, Yale University, by Shubik
Accession (2001-0089), 1959-1999
The addition (2001-0089) (1000 items, dated 1959-1999 and n.d.) contains incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda (especially from the 1960s) and writings (especially from 1999). Also includes materials from courses taught by Shubik, from conferences he attended, and book reviews of his work. Some of the correspondence and conference material focuses on Shubik's interest in Latin America.
Accession (2002-0060), 1956-2001
Some of the materials in this accession are not immediately accessible because they require further processing before use. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rubenstein Library to use this collection.
Accession is restricted. Patrons must sign a waiver concerning privacy rights before use. Contact Research Services staff.
Technical Services staff may need to reformat coated fax paper before use.
Attention: Contains rusty fasteners.
[Several legal- and oversized items removed to box 10 and to oversize folder.]
[One legal-sized item removed from Correspondence, 1969, folder 1 of 2.]
[One legal-sized item removed.]
Including the Commission on Year 2000 Computer Committee, the JET Propulsion Laboratory, and the Ford Foundation (computational requirements for the Kenyan government).
[One legal-sized item removed from Kenya-Ford foundation folder 2 of 2.]
[One legal-sized item removed.]
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[Removed from box 2, loose material.]
Accession (2003-0073), 1961-2002
Addition (2003-0073) (600 items, 1.4 lin. ft.; dated 1961-2002) comprises miscellaneous papers, including correspondence, referee reports, book reviews, syllabi and lectures, unpublished drafts and published copies of writings, and conference materials. There is also a draft of unpublished book on microeconomic analysis.
Accession (2003-0277), 1962-2003
Addition (2003-0277) (1500 items, 2.4 lin. ft.; dated 1962-2003) contains professional correspondence, writings, and teaching files, including materials related to monetary theory, game theory, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Panel on Success Factor Evaluation.
Accession (2005-0072)
Addition (2005-0072) (2250 items, 3.8 lin. ft.) contains correspondence, notes, and writings. Includes drafts of writings about game theory from 1962-1964; typescripts, one with corrections, of The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions (1993). Boxes were added to this accession that contain typescripts including Market Structure and Behavior (1978) and A Game for Teaching and Experimentation, correspondence, photocopies of articles, and various reports.
Accession (2008-0115), 1965-2007
This is a preliminary boxlist for an unprocessed addition to the collection. Materials have been reboxed and foldered for preservation, but no attempts have been made to arrange the records at this point.
Historical Note
| Date | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | Born in New York, N.Y. |
| 1947 | B.A., Mathematics, University of Toronto |
| 1949 | M.A., Mathematics, University of Toronto |
| 1951 | M.A., Economics, Princeton University |
| 1953 | Ph.D., Economics, Princeton University |
| 1953-55 | Research Associate, Princeton University |
| 1955-56 | Fellow, Center for Advanced Study, Palo Alto, Ca. |
| 1956-60 | Consultant, General Electric Company |
| 1957-59 | Adjunct Research Professor, Pennsylvania State University |
| 1959 | Publication of Strategy and Market Structure |
| 1961-63 | Staff Member, T. J. Watson Research Labs., IBM |
| 1963- | Professor of Economics, Seymour H. Knox Professor of Mathematical Institutional Economics, Yale University |
| 1970-71 | Consultant, RAND Corporation |
| 1971 | Fellow, Econometric Society |
| 1973-76 | Director, Cowles Foundation, Yale University |
| 1975 | Fellow, World Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| 1982 | Publication of Game Theory in the Social Sciences |
| 1985 | Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| 1997 | Publication of The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions |
Subject Headings
- Weinberg, Alvin Martin, 1915-
- Morgenstern, Oskar, 1902-
- Shapley, Lloyd S., 1923-
- Shubik, Martin. Market structure and behavior.
- Shubik, Martin. Theory of money and financial institutions.
- Rand Corporation.
- Game theory--Congresses
- Interest
- Prices
- Equilibrium (Economics)
- Bankruptcy--Economic aspects
- Financial institutions--Economic aspects
- Economics--Computer simulation
- Economics--Study and teaching
- Economists--United States--Correspondence
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Martin Shubik Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The papers of Martin Shubik were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift and as deposits from Dr. Martin Shubik from 1992 to 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Spencer Banzhaf; Paula Jeannet; Trey McLean; Debbera Carson.
Additions minimally processed at box level by Paula Jeannet; Don Sechler; Lisa Stark; Ruth E. Bryan; Ann Langford; Allan Maule; Danielle McGregor; other Rubenstein Library staff.
Completed December 4, 1998.
Last updated November, 2008.
Encoded by Don Sechler; Ruth E. Bryan; other Rubenstein Library staff.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
