Inventory of the William Hays Simpson Papers, 1915-1938.

Abstract

William Hays Simpson was a Professor of Political Science at Duke University from 1930 until 1974.

His collection includes material concerning credits in North Carolina, which was one of Professor Simpson's research interests. Also includes reports, clippings, and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1915-1938.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Simpson, William Hays, 1903-.
Title: William Hays Simpson Papers, 1915-1938
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, 100 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Contains material concerning credits in North Carolina, which was one of Professor Simpson's research interests. Also includes reports, clippings, and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1915-1938.

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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.

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Annual Reports, 1921-1940

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Biennial Reports, 1930-1934

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Monthly Reports, 1916-1920

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Progress, 1923

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General, 1928

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Early History-Carmel Credit Union, 1916

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Progress of Movement, 1916

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Summaries

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NCCU, 1940

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Early History-Propaganda of State Agricultural Extension Service, 1915-1916

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Early History-Organization of First Credit Union, 1922-1923

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Legislation, 1915-1926

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Historical Note

William Hays Simpson was born in Madison Run, Virginia. He married Mary McNab in 1930. He received his A. B. degree from Tusculum College in Greenville, TN and his M. A. and Ph.D. degrees from Duke University. In 1930, he joined the faculty of Duke's political science department where his specialties were the American political system and Southern politics. He retired in 1974. His research interests included the social and economic life of cotton mill workers in Canada, Holland and England as well as consumer credit. He published several books, including The Small Loan Problem of the Carolinas (1941), Life in Mill Communities (1943) and Southern Textile Communities (1948). Professor Simpson died in 1989 at the age of 85.