Guide to the Paul N. Goldstene papers, 1967-2003
Finding aid prepared by Christopher Rockwell
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
University Library
2000 State University Drive
Sacramento, CA, 95819-6039
916-278-6144
scua@csus.edu
April 2015
Title: Paul N. Goldstene papers
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 2001/29
Contributing Institution:
California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2.5 Linear feet
(2 record cartons)
Date (inclusive): 1967-2003
Abstract: Collection consists of teaching materials, reviews, letters, old tests, sylibus, articles, and vitaes relating to Paul Goldstene,
a Government professor.
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.
Biographical/Historical note
Dr. Paul N. Goldstene received his Bachelor's degree in history from Wayne State University in 1957 and went on to teach social
sciences in public schools until 1960. In 1970 he completed a PhD in Political Science at the University of Arizona. Teaching
assignments at Idaho State University followed, culminating in Dr. Goldstene's hiring at California State University, Sacramento
in 1970. He retired as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Government, CSUS in 1998.
Winner of the "Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award" for the academic year 1994-1995, Dr. Goldstene has published several
books and articles including the critically acclaimed The Collapse of the Liberal Empire: Science and Revolution in the Twentieth
Century (1977). He also wrote The Bittersweet Century: Speculations on Modern Science and American Democracy (1989) as well
as Revolution American Style: The 1960s and Beyond (1996).
Dr. Goldstene continues to pursue research on the American political scene and participates in public and scholarly forums
in his field of expertise. His papers reflect his involvement in teaching at CSUS, as well as scholarly research.
Preferred Citation note
[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], MSS 2001/29, Paul N. Goldstene Papers, Department of Special Collections
and University Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento.
Conditions Governing Use note
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce
from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives.
Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, The Library,
California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the
copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Goldstene, Paul, 1930-
Goldstene, Paul, 1930-
Democracy
Political science
Series 1: Professional,
1967-2003
Scope and Contents note
Series consists of professional materials pertaining to Paul N. Goldstene's years at Sacramento State.
Box 1, Folder 1
Syllibi, Finals, Articles,
1995-1999
Box 1, Folder 3
Scholarly / Creative Achievement,
1997-1998
Box 1, Folder 4
Scholarly / Creative Achievement Vol. 1,
1989-1994
Box 1, Folder 5
Scholarly / Creative Achievement Vol. 2,
1991-1992
Box 1, Folder 6
Contributions to the Institution,
1995-1999
Box 1, Folder 7
Contributions to the Community,
1974-1997
Box 1, Folder 8
Teaching Effectiveness / Contributions to Institution / Contributions to Community Vol. 3,
1990-1993
Box 1, Folder 9
Professional Activities Vol. 1,
1971-1982
Box 1, Folder 10
Professional Activities Vol. 2,
1970-1983
Box 1, Folder 11
Materials re: Bittersweet Century / Collapse of Liberal Empire,
1985-1989
Box 1, Folder 12
Teaching Related Materials,
1977-1989
Box 1, Folder 13
Teaching Related Materials,
1967-1984
Box 1, Folder 14
MPPP File of Paul N. Goldstene,
1976-1990
Box 1, Folder 15
Student Evaluations Vol. 1,
1976-1978
Box 2, Folder 1
Student Evaluations Vol. 2,
1980-1983
Box 2, Folder 2
Student Evaluations Vol. 3,
1984-1988
Box 2, Folder 3
MPPP Recommendation,
1988-1989
Box 2, Folder 4
Articles, Essays, Reviews
1985-1989
Box 2, Folder 5
Conferences, Grants and Misc.,
1987-1989
Box 2, Folder 6
The Political Theory Forum presents
2001-2003
Box 2, Folder 7
Government Course Descriptions,
2002-2003
Box 2, Folder 8
"Power of Equality: The Crisis of Twentieth Century America" by Ted L. Blair,
Spring 1987
Series 2: Correspondence,
Scope and Contents note
Series consists of correspondence to and from Paul N. Goldstene, particularly pertaining to publications.
Box 2, Folder 9
Correspondence (1 of 2),
undated
Box 2, Folder 10
Correspondence (2 of 2),
undated
