Donald S. Rothchild papers, 1930-2006

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Summary

Creators:
Rothchild, Donald S.
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.
Extent:
151 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box (60.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Donald S. Rothchild papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:
Biographical chronology
Date Event
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
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2003.
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], Donald S. Rothchild 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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