Edward J. Rozek papers, bulk 1970-2009

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Summary

Creators:
Rozek, Edward J. and Institute for the Study of Economic and Political Freedom
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, printed matter, and audiovisual material relating to communism and to political conditions in Eastern Europe. Includes records of the Institute for the Study of Economic and Political Freedom.
Extent:
114 manuscript boxes, 36 card file boxes, 1 oversize box, 3 motion picture film reels (62.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Edward J. Rozek papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, writings, letters to the editor, printed matter, and audiovisual material relating to communism and to political conditions in Eastern Europe. Includes records of the Institute for the Study of Economic and Political Freedom as well as for the Center for Science, Technology and Political Thought. Of note are the materials from a prominent court case from 1978 to 1985, in which the University of Colorado sued Edward Rozek for embezzlement and misuse of Institute funds.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Poland in 1918, Edward Rozek fought first for Poland and then for the Polish Tenth Armoured Brigade during World War II. Following the war, Rozek moved to the United States in 1948 and attended Harvard University, where he earned his BA, MA, and PhD. After graduating, Rozek accepted a position at the University of Colorado, where he remained a professor for his entire academic career. At the University of Colorado, Rozek founded and directed both the Edward Teller Center (later renamed the Center for Science, Technology and Political Thought) and the Institute for the Study of Economic and Political Freedom.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2014.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Edward J. Rozek papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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