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Rosberg (Carl Gustav) papers
BANC MSS 1999/271 cz
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
The Bancroft Library
Title: Rosberg (Carl Gustav)
Creator:
Rosberg, Carl Gustav
Identifier/Call Number: BANC MSS 1999/271 cz
Physical Description:
30.65 Linear Feet
(23 cartons, 3 boxes, 2 cardfile boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1931-1996
Abstract: This collection documents the work of UC Berkeley political science professor, Carl Gustav Rosberg, a pioneer in the study
of African politics in the United States. Rosberg's papers detail his scholarship on Africa, his contributions to the field
of African Studies, and his leadership in the fields of African and international studies at Berkeley. The collection includes
correspondence; writings; research files on, and primary source documents from, Africa; materials related to his professional
activities and service to the university; teaching materials; and writings by others.
Language of Material: Collection materials are in English.
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information
on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Cartons 1-23, boxes 1-2, and cardfile boxes 1-2 are open for research. Box 3 includes restricted personnel information and
is closed to researchers until 2050.
No future additions are expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Carl Gustav Rosberg papers were given to The Bancroft Library in 1998 by Elizabeth Rosberg.
There are no alternative forms of this collection.
Carl Gustav Rosberg was a pioneer in the study of African politics in the United States and was instrumental in establishing
and maintaining African Studies at UC Berkeley. Rosberg was born in Oakland, California in 1923. He served in the U.S. Army
Air Force as a navigator during World War II, was shot down over Romania in 1944, and was a prisoner of war until liberated
by Russian troops in 1945. Rosberg earned his Doctorate from Oxford University in 1954 and taught at UC Berkeley from 1958
until his retirement in 1991. While at Berkeley he directed the Institute of International Studies (IIS) from 1973 to 1989,
served as chair of the Department of Political Science from 1969 to 1974, and led the Center for African Studies for many
years. Rosberg also taught at Makerere University in Uganda, and the universities of Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. He played
a key role in organizing scholarly exchanges with the former U.S.S.R. and China and in facilitating an exchange program between
students in Berkeley and Kenya. The IIS thrived under his leadership, and Rosberg mentored many African students who went
on to assume leadership roles universities throughout the world. Rosberg's research and numerous scholarly publications were
vital contributions to scholarship on modern Africa. He died in Oakland in 1996.
[Identification of item], Carl Gustav Rosberg papers, BANC MSS 99/271 cz,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Arranged to the folder level.
Processed by Marjorie Bryer in 2019.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection documents the work of UC Berkeley Political Science professor, Carl Gustav Rosberg, a pioneer in the study
of African politics in the United States. Rosberg's papers detail his scholarship on Africa, his contributions to the field
of African Studies, and his leadership in the fields of African and international studies at Berkeley. The collection is divided
into seven series: Correspondence; Writings; Subject and Research Files/Primary Source Documents; Professional Activities;
Administrative Materials; Course Materials; and Writings by Others.
Original folders and folder titles were retained when possible. Some of Rosberg's files were coded, but his system wasn't
implemented consistently, so categories were merged for ease of researcher access. (Codes are written on the documents.)
Digital materials transferred to the Digital Collections Unit of The Bancroft Library.
Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction
of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions,
privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond
that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley 94720-6000. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.
Graduate education and microbiology at the University of California, Berkeley, 1930-1989 : oral history transcript / interview
conducted by Ann Lange; introduction by Carl G. Rosberg, 1989 (BANC MSS 91/187c)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Rosberg, Carl Gustav -- Archives
University of California, Berkeley. -- Department of Political Science
Faculty papers
Africa -- Politics and government.
Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Politics and government.
Africa, East.
Socialism -- Africa.
Nationalism -- Kenya.
Political development.
Rosberg, Carl Gustav