Abernethy (David B.) Papers, circa 1970-1994

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Summary

Title:
David B. Abernethy papers
Dates:
circa 1970-1994
Creators:
Abernethy, David B.
Abstract:
The collection includes materials from Abernethy's Stanford committee service, as well as his years as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. Included are files on the controversy surrounding the proposed Ronald Reagan Presidential Library at Stanford in the mid-1980s; the debate on Western Civilization undergraduate requirements; and the movement for Stanford divestment from South African companies in response to the policy of apartheid.
Extent:
5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language:
English , English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] David B. Abernethy Papers (SC1120). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes materials from Abernethy's Stanford committee service, as well as his years as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. Included are files on the controversy surrounding the proposed Ronald Reagan Presidential Library at Stanford in the mid-1980s; the debate on Western Civilization undergraduate requirements; and the movement for Stanford divestment from South African companies in response to the policy of apartheid. There are also materials on the Stanford Workshops on Politics and Social Issues (SWOPSI), Undergraduate Special Courses, and the Student Center for Innovation in Research and Education (SCIRE).

Biographical / historical:

David B. Abernethy taught in the Stanford University Department of Political Science from 1965 until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 2002. He served one term as chair of the Faculty Senate, as well as on numerous Faculty Senate and university committees.

Acquisition information:
Gift of David B. Abernethy, 2012-2018.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-11-13 09:20:34 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

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 94305-6064. 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.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] David B. Abernethy Papers (SC1120). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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