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Biographical/Historical Sketch
Description of the Collection
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: John D. Wirth papers
creator:
Wirth, John D.
Identifier/Call Number: SC0660
Physical Description:
40 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1952-2002
Abstract: Collection consists largely of
professional papers from his academic life, including course materials, correspondence,
reports, research files, minutes, memos, and others. Subject matter includes Latin American
studies, environmental history, and his service as Vice-Provost at Stanford.
General note
The collection is unprocessed. A preliminary inventory for part of it is available; please
consult the University Archivist for further assistance.
Information about Access
This collection is open for research.
Ownership & Copyright
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must
be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special
Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright
owner, heir(s) or assigns. See:
http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of
digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Cite As
John D. Worth Papers (SC0660). Department of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
John D. Wirth was the Gildred Professor of Latin American Studies at Stanford University at
the time of his death in 2002. He earned his bachelor's degree at Harvard University in 1958
and his doctorate at Stanford in Latin American history in 1967. He joined the Stanford
faculty in 1965; his administrative positions included director of the Latin American
Studies center, 1975-1983 and 2000-2001, and Vice Provost for Academic Planning and
Development, 1988-1991. His scholarly interests included Brazilian studies, North American
history, and environmental relationships among Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Description of the Collection
Collection consists largely of professional papers from his academic life, including course
materials, correspondence, reports, research files, minutes, memos, and others. Subject
matter includes Latin American studies, environmental history, and his service as
Vice-Provost at Stanford.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Environmental management.
Latin America -- Study and teaching
Human ecology -- History.
Wirth, John D.
Wirth, John D.