Overview of the Robert Carver North papers

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Title: Robert Carver North papers
Date (inclusive): 1928-1995
Collection Number: 80003
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 3 manuscript boxes, 1 microfilm reel (1.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Writings, notes, printed matter, sound recordings of reminiscences, letters, and miscellany, relating to communism in China and India, Sino-Soviet relations, and the study of international relations in the United States. In part, microfilm.
Creator: North, Robert C., 1914-2002
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Box FH10 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1980.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Robert Carver North papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

American political scientist.

Scope and Content of Collection

Writings, notes, printed matter, sound recordings of reminiscences, letters, and miscellany, relating to communism in China and India, Sino-Soviet relations, and the study of international relations in the United States. In part, microfilm.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Audiotapes
Communism -- China
International relations
China -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- China
Communism -- India

 

Sound recordings 1995

Scope and Contents note

List may not be complete
 

Sound recording of Robert C. North speaking on M N Roy 1995 January 25

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 80003_a_0000658
box 1

Sound recording of Robert C. North discussing the history of the Hoover Institution 1995 April 5

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 80003_a_0000680

Scope and Contents note

Discussion is focused on the 1950s
box 1

Sound recording of Robert C. North interview 1995 January

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 80003_a_0000693

Scope and Contents note

North discusses his life. Cassette I discusses his beginnings at Stanford University and the Hoover Insitution. Cassette II discusses his family history and early life. 3 cassettes
box 1

Sound recording of Robert C. North interview 1995 February 15

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 80003_a_0000698

Scope and Contents note

North discusses the work of the Santa Fe Institute and the influence of a philosopher named Roberto
box 1

Sound recording of Robert C. North 1995 February 8

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 80003_a_0000699
box 3

Incremental materials

box FH10

Material not yet described

Access

Box FH10 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.