Christol (Carl Quimby) papers, 1931-2004, undated

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Title:
Carl Quimby Christol papers
Dates:
1931-2004, undated
Creators:
Christol, Carl Quimby, 1913-
Abstract:
Carl Quimby Christol, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science in USC's Dornsife College (on faculty from 1949-1987) was a pioneer in the field of international space law. The papers consist of materials documenting his time at the University of Chicago, personal activities, and items collected by Christolduring his time in the Army during World War II. The bulk of the collection documents Christol's tenure on the faculty at USC, and covers topics related to his area of specialization, international space law, as well as the law of the sea and roles for developing nations within this area of law.
Extent:
1.79 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Carl Quimby Christol papers, Collection no. 5323, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

Papers of Carl Quimby Christol, including manuscripts, notes and correspondence from his time as a student and author at the University of Chicago. The letters are both personal and professional, are mostly addressed to Professor Christol, and reference the 1930s into the 1940s with talk of war. Other correspondence touches on school activities. Most handwritten notes and notebooks relate to school and dissertation work. Also included are some ephemeral items from Mt. Holyoke College and Harvard University, a German passport, and other items collected by Christol during his time in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Materials dating from Christol's time as a USC faculty member include typescripts, presentations and memorabilia from several international conferences, where topics extended to the law of the sea and to roles for developing nations. Also included are correspondence addressed to Christol from politicians and colleagues, press coverage and book reviews, and materials related to Christol's awards for his early contributions to the development of international space law.

Biographical / historical:

Carl Quimby Christol, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science in USC's Dornsife College (on faculty from 1949-1987) was a pioneer in the field of international space law. He earned a doctorate in political science from the University of Chicago in 1940 and studied at Yale law school from 1940-1941 and 1946-1947 to obtain a law degree. Christol served in the United States Infantry from 1941-1946. He published extensively on international space law, international law, U.S. constitutional law, American foreign policy, and security issues resulting from terrorism and human rights. His 1982 book publication, The Modern International Law of Outer Space, was the first major book written by an American on the subject.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Steve Kandell, August 15, 2017.
Arrangement:

This collection is organized in following three series: 1. Academic and Professional work; 2. Correspondence, Personal materials and Press clippings; 3. Ephemera.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Emily Sulzer and Sue Luftschein
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-05-02 14:09:57 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Carl Quimby Christol papers, Collection no. 5323, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-2587
specol@usc.edu
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