Guide to the David B. Abernethy Papers
Stanford University Archives staff
Stanford University Libraries
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
November 2012
Copyright © 2012 The Board of Trustees of Stanford University. All rights reserved.
Overview
Call Number: SC1120
Creator:
Abernethy, David B.
Title: David B. Abernethy papers
Dates: circa 1970-1992
Physical Description:
4.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Summary: 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.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative Information
Provenance
Gift of David B. Abernethy, July 2012.
Information about Access
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.
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 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.
Biographical Note
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.
Scope and Contents
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).
Access Terms
Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace
Shockley, William, 1910-1989.
Stanford Committee for Responsible Investment Policy..
Stanford University. Ronald Reagan Library Planning Committee.
Stanford University. Student Center for Innovation in Research and Education.
Stanford Workshops on Political and Social Issues.
Apartheid--South Africa.
Civilization, Western--Study and teaching.
Student movements--California--Stanford.
Students--Political activity.
Collection Contents
Box 1, Folder 1
Campus issues, news clippings
1971-1974
Box 1, Folder 2-4
Investment in South Africa, sanctions
Box 1, Folder 5-6
Investment responsibility
Box 1, Folder 7-13
Corporate responsibility / South Africa
Box 1, Folder 14
Distribution requirements debate
Box 1, Folder 15
Distribution requirements debate, clippings and correspondence
Box 2, Folder 1
Non-Western distribution requirements
Box 2, Folder 5
Reagan Library, news clippings
Box 2, Folder 6
Reagan Library, drafts of Senate chairs statement
Box 2, Folder 7
Reagan Library, Faculty Senate discussion
Box 2, Folder 8
Reagan Library, articles and talks by Abernethy
Box 2, Folder 11
Undergraduate Special Courses
Box 2, Folder 12
Undergraduate Special Program
Box 2, Folder 13
Extra-departmental Programs
Box 2, Folder 14-19
Stanford Workshops on Social and Political Issues (SWOPSI)
Box 3, Folder 1
Student Center for Innovation in Research and Education (SCIRE)
Box 3, Folder 2-3
SWOPSI, SCIRE, Extra-Departmental Courses
Box 3, Folder 13
Campus unrest, news clippings and other materials
Box 3, Folder 14
Stanford-Hoover relationship
Box 3, Folder 15
Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, general
