Helen S. Hawkins Collection
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Copyright 2005
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
spcoll@ucsd.edu
Descriptive Summary
Languages:
English
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: Helen S. Hawkins Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 0131
Physical Description:
5.6 Linear feet
(8 archives boxes, 2 cartons, 1 card file box)
Date (inclusive): 1974-1987
Abstract: Two manuscript versions of the book
Toward a Livable World: Leo Szilard and the Crusade for Nuclear Arms Control (1987) prepared by Helen S. Hawkins and co-edited with G. Allen Greb and Gertrude Weiss Szilard. The early version (1974-1976)
contains a larger volume of documents by Leo Szilard than the later condensed version. The materials follow a chronological
sequence which dates from 1945 to 1964. Additional materials include videorecordings and cassette audiorecordings of interviews
conducted by Helen Hawkins while at KPBS Public Television in San Diego, California.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains manuscript materials prepared by Helen Hawkins for the production of the book
Toward a Livable World: Leo Szilard and the Crusade for Nuclear Arms Control (1987). Helen Hawkins co-edited the work with G. Allen Greb and Gertrude Weiss Szilard. The collection is arranged in three
series: 1)
TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD... MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS, 2) MEDIA, and 3) MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS.
SERIES 1:
TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD... MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS
The series is organized in two subseries, "NSF Grant Manuscript, 1974-1976" and "IGCC Office Files." The National Science
Foundation Grant manuscript was produced in consultation with Gertrude Weiss Szilard and includes a much larger representation
of materials from the Leo Szilard Papers (also held by UCSD; see MSS 32) than is included in the published work. The manuscript
contains photocopies of documents and explanatory text which follows a chronological sequence. This early version of the manuscript
provides a useful introduction to the Leo Szilard Papers.
The files which comprise the second subseries were transferred from UCSD's Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and
represent a revised version of the manuscript. Also included is correspondence between Helen Hawkins and the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology Press.
SERIES 2: MEDIA
The MEDIA series contains audio and video recordings made while Helen Hawkins worked in the Humanities Office of KPBS Public
Television in San Diego, California in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She conducted numerous interviews for the program
Viewpoints, special programs, and conference discussions. Important personalities interviewed include Herbert Marcuse, Herbert York,
James Burke, and Gertrude Weiss Szilard.
SERIES 3: MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
The final series, MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS, contains both personal and professional papers. These include notes on productions
done while at the KPBS Humanities Office; one article and several letters written by Hawkins about women's rights, some as
president of the San Diego Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW); and a memo from a former colleague. Also
included are posthumous materials, including letters of condolence to Hawkins' family and a booklet of poetry by Hawkins,
published after her death.
Biography
Helen S. Hawkins received her doctorate in History from the University of California, San Diego in 1975. Between 1974 and
1975 she was a Research Associate working in the Leo Szilard Papers in the Program in Science, Technology and Public Affairs
at UCSD. Hawkins later joined the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation at UCSD. During the late 1970s and early 1980s,
Hawkins worked in the Humanities Office of KPBS Public Television in San Diego, California.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Preferred Citation
Helen S. Hawkins Collection, MSS 131. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.
Acquisition Information
Acquired 1986, 1989, 1994-1995
Restrictions
Original recordings in the collection are restricted. Researchers must request user copies be produced.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Interviews -- United States
United States -- Civilization -- 1970-
United States -- Biography
Documentary television programs -- United States
Biography -- 20th century
University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation
Stoppard, Tom
KPBS (Television station : San Diego, Calif.)
Christo, 1935-
Clark, Ramsey, 1927-
Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998
Burbidge, E. Margaret
TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD... MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS
NSF Grant Manuscript, 1974-1976
Box 1, Folder 1
Volume II - List of documents and outline
Box 1, Folder 2
Szilard-Teller television debate transcript, corrected by Edward Teller
1960
Box 1, Folder 3-4
Chapter One - pp.803-1030
Box 1, Folder 5
Chapter Two - pp. 1031-1195
Box 1, Folder 6-7
Chapter Three - pp. 1196-1449
Box 1, Folder 8
Chapter Four - pp. 1450-1590
Box 2, Folder 1
Chapter Five - pp. 1591-1769
Box 2, Folder 2
Chapter Six - pp. 1770-1902
Box 2, Folder 3
Chapter Seven - pp. 1903-2093
Box 2, Folder 4
Chapter Eight - pp. 2094-2165
Box 2, Folder 5
Chapter One - pp. 2166-2321
Box 2, Folder 6
Chapter Two - pp. 2322-2367. Economic and social issues
Box 2, Folder 7
Chapter Three - pp. 2368-2391. Children's stories and other pleasant matters
Box 3, Folder 1-3
MIT Press correspondence
1976 - 1988
Box 3, Folder 4
Prepared Table of Contents
1975
Box 3, Folder 5
Bernstein's Introduction
1985
Box 3, Folder 6-10
Chapter I, pages 803-1030
Box 3, Folder 11-13
Chapter II, pages 1031-1195
Box 3, Folder 14-18
Chapter III, pages 1196-1449
Box 4, Folder 1-3
Chapter IV, pages 1450-1590
Box 4, Folder 4-7
Chapter V, pages 1591-1769
Box 4, Folder 8-10
Chapter VI, pages 1770-1902
Box 4, Folder 11-14
Chapter VII, pages 1903-2093
Box 4, Folder 15-16
Chapter VIII, pages 2094-2165
Box 4, Folder 17-19
Chapter I, pages 2166-2310
Box 5, Folder 1
Chapter I, pages 2311-2321
Box 5, Folder 2
Chapter II, pages 2362-2367
Box 5, Folder 3
Chapter III, pages 2368-2391
Box 5, Folder 4
Final Chapter VII (Weart)
Box 5, Folder 8
Weart discards from July 1976 manuscript
Box 5, Folder 9
Gertrude Weiss Szilard (GWS) Table of Contents
Box 5, Folder 10
Gertrude Weiss Szilard (GWS)
Box 5, Folder 13
Table of document numbers typescript
Box 5, Folder 14
Gruber, Carol S. "Manhattan Project Maverick" - Written in summer
1983
Box 5, Folder 15-16
Szilard - Miscellaneous papers
Box 6, Folder 1
Interview/Discussion program
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Box 6, Folder 2
Meet James Burke
January 29, 1981
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Box 6, Folder 3
California Rights
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Box 6, Folder 4
Christo
December 2, 1981
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Box 6, Folder 5
Johnson, Sonia.
Viewpoints
March 5, 1982
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Box 6, Folder 6
Literacy Controversy
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Box 6, Folder 7
Marcuse, Herbert.
Viewpoints
April 25, 1979
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Box 6, Folder 8
Neuman, Justice. Interview
November 5, 1979
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Box 7, Folder 1
Cults/De-Programming
October 21, 1977
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Box 7, Folder 2
The Edifice Complex
February 24, 1978
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Box 7, Folder 3
Immigration
November 11, 1977
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Box 7, Folder 4
Is Progress for People?
December 16, 1977
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Box 7, Folder 5
Life or Death
ca. 1977 - 1978
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Box 7, Folder 6
Press Power
March 27, 1977
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Box 7, Folder 7
Prop. 13
June 27, 1977
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Box 7, Folder 8
Sachar, Abram
October 6, 1976
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Box 8, Folder 1
Sommers, Tish.
Viewpoints
March 2, 1982
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Box 8, Folder 2
Stavenhagen, Rodolfo.
Viewpoints
March 30, 1979
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Box 9, Folder 1
Stoppard, Tom
November 23, 1981
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Box 9, Folder 2
Technology and Women's Future
March 26, 1981
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Box 10, Folder 1
York, Herbert. Special on nuclear test ban negotiations
January 9, 1980
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Box 11, Folder 1
Abzug, Bella
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Box 11, Folder 2
Burbidge, Margaret.
Viewpoints
March 1, 1982
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Box 11, Folder 3
Burke, James. Interview entitled "Meet James Burke"
November 21, 1980
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Box 11, Folder 4
Christo. Interview with Christo regarding his work
Running Fence
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Box 11, Folder 5
Clark, Ramsey. Interview focuses on human rights. Also includes a telephone interview with Congressman Lionel Van Deerlin
conducted by Hawkins on immigration
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Box 11, Folder 6
Feedback - Archaeology. Hawkins leads a discussion between archaeologists and land developers
February 18, 1981
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Box 11, Folder 7
George Sand Conference. Hawkins interviews four participants at the San Diego State University conference. Side 2: Technology
and Women's Future Conference
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Box 11, Folder 8
Johnson, Sonia.
Viewpoints interview with Mormon feminist
March 5, 1982
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Box 11, Folder 9
Lerner, Max.
Viewpoints interview
May 10, 1979
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Box 11, Folder 10
Original cassette
April 25, 1979
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Question and answer discussion
Box 11, Folder 11
Original cassette
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Box 11, Folder 12
Marty, Martin
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Box 11, Folder 13
Paredes, Raymund.
Viewpoints interview with UCLA professor of English on Chicano literature
undated
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Box 11, Folder 14
Sommers, Tish.
Viewpoints interview
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Box 11, Folder 15
Stavenhagen, Rodolfo.
Viewpoints interview
March 30, 1979
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Box 11, Folder 16
Stoppard, Tom. Interview with playwright
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Box 11, Folder 17
Szilard, Gertrude Weiss. Interview with widow of Dr. Leo Szilard
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Box 11, Folder 18
York, Herbert. Special program interview of York on nuclear test ban treaty negotiations. Side 2:
Viewpoints interview with political cartoonist Paul Conrad
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Box 5, Folder 17
Activism - Includes letters written while president of San Diego chapter of NOW
1970 - 1973
Box 5, Folder 18
KPBS Humanities Office productions
ca. 1977 - 1982
Box 5, Folder 19
Institute of Global Conflict & Cooperation - Memo & business card
1989
Box 5, Folder 20
Posthumous material - Includes letters of condolence & booklet of Hawkins' poetry
1989 - 1990
