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Title: Donald S. Rothchild papers
Date (inclusive): 1930-2006
Collection Number: 2003C84
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
151 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box
(60.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The Donald Rothchild papers consist of writings, research materials, and printed matter, all of which relate to Rothchild's
lengthy career as a political scientist. A specialist in the study of modern African politics and society, Rothchild had
a particular interest in civil conflict and ethnic relations in post-independence African states and his research interests
are reflected in the collection.
Creator:
Rothchild, Donald S.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2003.
[Identification of item], Donald S. Rothchild papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1928 | Born, New York City |
| 1959 | Awarded B.A. degree, Kenyon College |
| 1954 | Awarded M.A. degree, UC Berkeley |
| 1958 | Awarded doctorate, John Hopkins University |
| 1967-1975 | Taught political science, UC Davis |
| 1967 | Died |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Donald Rothchild papers consist of writings, research materials, and printed matter, all of which relate to Rothchild's
lengthy career as a political scientist. A specialist in the study of modern African politics and society, Rothchild had
a particular interest in civil conflict and ethnic relations in post-independence African states and his research interests
are reflected in the collection. In addition to writing about the consequences of civil wars in Africa, Rothchild wrote about
developments in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya.
The research materials in the papers parallel Rothchild's writings, but also include other topics. There are extensive materials
relating to the Biafran conflict in Nigeria in the late 1960s and the realization of independence for Zimbabwe. There are
also materials relating to Rothchild's interest in comparative history. These include documents pertaining to conflicts in
Northern Ireland and the former Yugoslavia, both of which Rothchild thought could be compared with the history of civil wars
in Africa. There are also materials relating to American foreign policy in relation to Africa.
The printed matter in the collection is largely comprised of government reports on economic and social matters. There are
also a number of pamphlets containing analyses of political developments in various African states. The printed matter is
listed by country and date in the finding aid.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Peace
Africa -- Politics and government
International relations
Africa -- Economic conditions
Africa -- Social conditions
United States -- Foreign relations -- Africa
Africa -- Foreign relations -- United States
Ethnic conflict
Civil war