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American Political Science Association records

 Collection
Identifier: MS2117

Collection Scope and Content

Please note: this collection is not processed. Please see staff for assistance. This collection contains project files, photographs, minutes, reports, correspondence, and the American Politial Science Association website. These items range in date from 1912 to 1990.

Dates

  • 1912-1990

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

The American Political Science Association, founded in 1903, is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics.

Extent

350 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains the records of the American Political Science Association. These records are unprocessed, please ask staff for assistance. The American Political Science Association website was added to the collection in 2023.

Acquisition Information

These records were donated by the American Political Science Association.

Separated Materials

Bound volumes of the Proceedings of the American Political Science Association from 1956-1969 were removed from the archival collection and cataloged with Special Collections books.

Two boxes with materials related to Jeane Kirkpatrick's time with the American Enterprise Institute were transferred to the University of Oklahoma for inclusion in the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Papers.

General

Please note: this collection is not fully processed. Please see staff for assistance.

collection inventory data

In 2022, APSA hired an intern to visit Special Collections and produce a folder inventory for many of the boxes that are underdescribed. This intern produced an inventory for boxes 1-9, 161-162. This spreadsheet is available upon request. Please use the Special Collections contact form to request access.

Processing Information

The following boxes contained bound volumes of the Proceedings of the American Political Science Associations 1959-1969. These volumes were cataloged and added to the Special Collections book collection. The box numbers no longer in use in the collection include 8, 103, 125, 189, 205, 213, 249

In addition box numbers 102, 196, and 240 and not in use in this collection.

Title
Preliminary Guide to the American Political Science Association records, 1912-1990
Status
Folder Inventory
Author
Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
Date
2007
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository

Contact:
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Washington 20052 United States of America