Preliminary Inventory of the Peter H. Klopfer Papers, 1957-1971

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Klopfer, Peter H.
Title: Peter H. Klopfer Papers, 1957-1971
Language of Material: English
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet, 500 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

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Unprocessed materials are closed pending processing.

In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.

Use Restrictions

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.

Contents of the Collection

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Grant Material, circa 1969

Box 1

Grant Material, circa 1970

Box 1

Grant Material, circa 1971

Box 1

Grant Application

Box 1

Grant Proposal Information, 1971

Box 1

Stimulus Preferences and Imprinting, by Klopfer, 1967

Box 1

National Science Foundation Grant Proposal, 1965-1966

Box 1

Electronics Technician, 1962

Box 1

Grant Award and Budget, 1967

Box 1

Contract and Correspondence, 1967

Box 1

Contracts and Correspondence, 1963-1964

Box 1

Margarita Laboratory, 1966

Box 1

Grant Proposal, 1966-1967

Box 1

BSGG, Summer 1969

Box 1

ONR, prior to 1967

Box 1

ASB Bulletin, 1969 July

Box 1

NASA contract, 1970-1971

Box 1

NASA, circa 1968

Box 1

New support sought, 1971

Box 1

NASA, circa 1972

Box 1

NC Heart Association

Box 1

Grant Materials, 1968

Box 1

NASA, 1971

Box 1

Grant Information, circa 1971

Box 1

Correspondence, 1967-1970

Box 1

Ledgers, 1957-1970

Box 1

Historical 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.