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uapolisci Inventory of the Dept. of Political Science Records, 1930-1982 Processed by: Matthew Shangler; machine-readable finding aid created by: Matthew Shangler University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 003804646

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: September 2009Processed by Matthew Shangler, September 2009; finding aid encoded by Matthew Shangler, University Archives, Duke University, September 2009 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Dept. of Political Science Records, 1930-1982 University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. Dept. of Political Science Dept. of Political Science Records, 1930-1982 Material in English 4.5 Linear Feet 5400 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. The Department of Political Science was established in 1934 and continues today with both undergraduate and graduate programs. The collection contains correspondence, clippings, course materials, applications, honors theses, and departmental papers. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Collection is open for research.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Dept. of Political Science Records, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

The Dept. of Political Science Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer between 1966 and 1997.

Processing Information

Processed by Matthew Shangler, September 2009

Encoded by Matthew Shangler, September 2009

Accessions 66-212, 97-93, 82-85, 84-15 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Historical Note

The Department of Political Science was established in 1934 and currently includes thirty-one permanent faculty members as well as a number of distinguished adjunct and visiting faculty. The department, which in recent years has consistently ranked among the top ten graduate political science programs in the country, offers students a broad intellectual approach to the discipline, a long-standing commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, and a lively and collegial intellectual community.

Collection Overview

Collection contains departmental files, Honors-Master's Program theses, prize-winning term papers, miscellaneous announcements, memoranda, booklets, and budget and salary recommendations, from the Political Science Department. The materials range in date from 1922 to 1993, with the bulk from 1962 to 1980.

The collection is arranged into the following series: Theses and Papers, General Files, Graduate School, and Course Material. Each series is arranged alphabetically. The bulk of the collection is miscellaneous files relating to departmental affairs and applications and appointments. Major subjects are R. R. Wilson and Robert S. Rankin.

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 Political Science Rankin, Robert S. Contents of Collection Theses and Papers (.5 boxes)

Contains Honors Theses, paper by a professor, prize winning papers, and general student papers.

1Honors Theses Caire, Constance A. "An Interpretation of Executive Power: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief," 1963 Corder, Carol. "The National Law Tradition and its Validity to the 20th Century," 1960 Cupps, D. Stephen. "The Founding Fathers' Conception of the American Executive," 1963 Gager, Stewart Douglas. "The Impact of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on our Federal System of Government," 1962 Gecker, Judith. "Julius Kambarage Nyerere: the Making of a Nation," 1964 Hall, Hines H. "The Executive Power and the Evolving Structure of the Defense Department Organization," 1963 Hottle, Warren Paul. "Metropolitan Government in the National Capital Area," 1962 Levison, Sanford V. "A Critique of the Theory of Nuclear Deterrence," 1962 Logan, Emmelyn S. "The United States Supreme Court, the Political Process and Federalism," 1962 May, James N. "The Social Democratic Part of Germany and German Reunification: A Selective Study," 1964 Rouse, Margaret C. "Executive Power and the Tariff: The Reciprocal Trade Agreement Program," 1963 Strange, John H. "Lasswell and His Critics," 1960 Towle, Patricia. "Executive Power in Relation to the Regulatory Commissions," 1963 Vickery, Raymond E. "The Effects of United States Radical Difficulties on America's Relations with Africa," 1964 Weir, Michael. "President Truman's Recognition of Israel: A Case Study in the Power of the Executive to Grant Recognition," 1963 Prize-Winning Papers Burde, Howard. "President Harry S. Truman..." Evans Prize, 1982 Lambros, Mitchell. "The Politics of Using Economic Incentives..." Proctor and Gamble Award, 1982 Professor Paper Sindler, Allan P. "Youth and the American Negro Protest Movement: A Local Case Study of Durham, NC," 1960-1964 Student Papers Aosono, Erwin. "Promoting America's Image and Interests," 1982 Kuzil, Lea A. "The Non-Russian Nationalities of the U.S.S.R." Herr, Richard A. "The Failure of Federalism in New Zealand," 1971 Hatting, Steve. "Private Rights and the Public Interest," 1973 Slocum, Gail L. "Menstrual Politics," 1981 General Files (1.5 boxes) 1Applications for Positions -- J-R, 1931-1940 Applications for Positions -- A-L, 1949-1951 2Applications for Positions -- A-F, 1935-1940 Applications for Positions -- G-I, 1931-1940 Applications for Positions -- S-Z, 1931-1941 Applications for Scholarships and Assistantships Arbitration - R.S. Rankin Harriet and Henderson Cotton Mills Budget, 1964-1969 Budget, 1969-1971 Canada - Committee on Commonwealth Studies Chair: Presidential Libraries [Nixon Library], 1981 Clippings Re: Department of Political Science Committee on Government Research and Training in the South Courses Approved Conference on International Legal Studies at Institutions in the Southern Region of the United States -- Held at Duke University, April 22-23, 1955 Correspondence Concerning Job Openings for Graduate Students, 1958-1959 Department Correspondence Departmental and Graduate Recommendations Departmental Information Departmental Items and Correspondence Departmental Records Drake, Thomas M. Faculty Reogranization German Training Program, 1949-1950 Grade Distribution Reports Grade Distribution Statistics, Fall Semester, 1940-1941 Honors Program Journal of Politics - Correspondence Litchfield, Edward H. (APSA) - Correspondence Material for Undergraduate Bulletin Memos Re: Department of Political Science Military Status Members of Department of Political Science Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Department Papers and Correspondence (1 of 4) Miscellaneous Department Papers and Correspondence (2 of 4) Miscellaneous Department Papers and Correspondence (3 of 4) Miscellaneous Department Papers and Correspondence (4 of 4) Mr. Don R. Beeson - Correspondence The North Carolina Finishing Company Ph.D. Candidate Final Exam Nominations, 1941 Political Science, 1943-1944 Political Science, 1944-1945 Political Science Department Group Meetings Professor R. Taylor Cole, 311 Library (W) Professor Robert S. Rankin - Correspondence 3R. R. Wilson Recommendations Correspondence (1 of 3) Recommendations Correspondence (2 of 3) Recommendations Correspondence (3 of 3) Resumes/CVs Round Table - American Political Science Association Self-Study Report of the Department of Political Science South Carolina Studies Southern Research Agencies Student Lists University Council War Bond Drive, 1944 Graduate School (.5 boxes) Admissions and Appointments (1 of 2) Admissions and Appointments (2 of 2) Applications Appointments, 1949-1952 Committees Correspondence Graduate Council Graduate Seminars Summaries and Announcements Inquiries Material for Graduate School Bulletin Miscellaneous (1 of 2) Miscellaneous (2 of 2) Programs of Graduate Students Report of Various Colleges Lilly Endowment Fund, 1957-1960 Course Material (.5 boxes) Political Science courses 21 and 22, c. 1934-1948 Political Science courses 61 and 62, c. 1934-1941 Political Science courses 101 and 102, c. 1930-1940 Political Science courses 111, 125, 136, 164, 211, c. 1936-1941 Political Science courses 242, 244, 246, 291, c. 1938-1941 Political Science courses 225-229, c. 1935-1943 Political Science courses 250-251: World Politics, April, 1961, Dr. K. B. Sayeed Course Offerings and Exam Schedules, 1943-1944 Enrollment in Courses Statistics Exams and Course Descriptions, 1935-1936 Final and Make-Up Exams, 1941 Honors Class - Second Semester, 1934-1935 Miscellaneous Course and Program Materials (1 of 3) Miscellaneous Course and Program Materials (2 of 3) Miscellaneous Course and Program Materials (3 of 3) Political Science 202 Senior Seminar Subcommittee on Pre-Med Course Syllabi, Japanese Civilization, 1954-1955 Report - Teaching the Beginning Course in Political Science, 1959