Robert A. Packenham papers, 1958-1991

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Packenham, Robert A.
Abstract:
Writings, correspondence, notes, interview transcripts and sound recordings, and printed matter, relating to economic development and dependency theory, American foreign aid, and political and economic development in Brazil.
Extent:
24 manuscript boxes (9.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and Portuguese
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of writings, correspondence, notes, interview transcripts and sound recordings, and printed matter, relating to economic development and dependency theory, American foreign aid, and political and economic development in Brazil. Of particular interest in the collection are the files of research plans and procedures, individual and group socio-economic demographic data on Brazilian federal deputies, and transcripts of interview with the deputies, conducted by Robert Packenham.

Biographical / historical:

American historian and author Robert A. Packenham is a professor of political science emeritus at Stanford University.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2006.
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], Robert A. Packenham 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