Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 83-025: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1944-1983 (bulk 1975-1979)
- Accession No. 85-034: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, circa 1966-1982
- Accession No. 88-064: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1954-1964, 1972, 1976-1987
- Accession No. 89-151: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1973-1982
- Accession No. 90-093: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1984-1989
- Accession No. 93-115: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1928, 1942, 1953
- Accession No. 95-261: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1942-1968
- Accession No. 14-016: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1976-2008
- Accession No. 17-017: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1987-2000
- Names and Subjects
University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1928-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science
- Title
- University of Washington Department of Political Science records
- Dates
- 1928-2008 (inclusive)19282008
- Quantity
- 14.82 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00286
- Summary
- Correspondence, curriculum files, subject files, committee records, minutes, and other records of the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington, Seattle
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Department of Political Science at the University of Washington is rooted in the story of Professor J. Allen Smith. Smith joined the faculty at UW in 1897 as a Professor of Political Economy. Years later, in 1911, there were three other faculty with him to compose the Department of Political and Social Sciences. The department faced controversy after Smith published The Spirt of American Government which alleged that the founding fathers drafted the American Constitution according to their self-driven interest. After calls for Smith to be fired rang out, then UW President Henry Suzzallo decided on a different tactic. He divided the Department of Political and Social Sciences into the departments of Commerce, Sociology, and Political Science. This created the Department of Political Science in which Smith was the only faculty member.
By 1934, students in the Department of Political Science could choose a specialization in American Government and Public Law, Politics and Administration, Comparative and International Government, International Law and Politics, and Political Theory. Like other programs in social sciences, the Political Science Department focused on problem-oriented study and research during the inter-war years and through the end of the Second World War. The Department also weathered the turbulent years for social sciences after the war until the conflict in Vietnam began and controversies flared in the tense time. Surviving these times, the Department of Political Science stabilized in 1976 when Professor Don Matthews as chair developed a governing structure and standardized practices in the department.
The department now offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. In addition to its teaching programs, the Department of Political Science values research in the field. This can be seen in their ten affiliated research centers, focusing on different aspects of law, economics, and political relations. Through the efforts of the faculty and staff, the Department of Political Science became the second largest major for the social sciences and the fifth largest major in the College of Arts and Sciences at UW.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, curriculum files, subject files, committee records, minutes, and other records of the Department of Political Science.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 9 accessions:
- Accession No. 83-025, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1944-1983 (bulk 1975-1979)
- Accession No. 85-034, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, circa 1966-1982
- Accession No. 88-064, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1954-1964, 1972, 1976-1987
- Accession No. 89-151, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1973-1982
- Accession No. 90-093, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1984-1989
- Accession No. 93-115, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1928, 1942, 1953
- Accession No. 95-261, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1942-1968
- Accession No. 14-016, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1976-2008
- Accession No. 17-017, University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1987-2000
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 83-025: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1944-1983 (bulk 1975-1979)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, curriculum and subject files, committee records, 1944-83 (bulk: 1975-79)
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Transferred from the department, 1983-05-20
Accession No. 85-034: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, circa 1966-1982Return to Top
Scope and Content: Reports, financial aid programs, subject files, ca. 1966-82
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: From department via Berkeley Parks, 1985-07-31
Accession No. 88-064: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1954-1964, 1972, 1976-1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, clippings, and newsletters; 1954-64, 1972, 1976-87
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Cheryl Mahaffey, 1988-07-05
Accession No. 89-151: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1973-1982Return to Top
Scope and Content: General Correspondence, Budget Preparatory/Working Papers, Administration and Committee Rosters; 1973-82
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: URC, 1989-11-01
Accession No. 90-093: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1984-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Course offering listings; 1984-1989
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Records Center, 1990-06-14
Accession No. 93-115: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1928, 1942, 1953Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, report; 1928, 1942, 1953.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Moved from the Publications area, 1993-01-01
Accession No. 95-261: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1942-1968Return to Top
Scope and Content: Annual reports; 1942, 1946-1949, 1967-1968.
Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Acquisition Info: Publications Area, 1990-01-01
Accession No. 14-016: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1976-2008Return to Top
Scope and Content: Course syllabi/course history files.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use is unrestricted after access has been granted)
Acquisition Info: Ann Buscherfeld, Political Science , 2014-06-13
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1-6 | 14-016 | Syllabi for POLS 101 - 597 |
Aut Qtr 1976 - Aut Qtr 2008 |
| 6 | 14-016 | Syllabi for LSJ 355, 367, 380, 485, and 490 |
Aut Qtr 2003 - Aut Qtr 2008 |
| 6 | 14-016 | Syllabi for SoJu 380, 400, 401, 405, 425, 430, 440, 440,
450, 473, 490 |
Aut Qtr 1993 - Aut Qtr 2008 |
Accession No. 17-017: University of Washington Department of Political Science records, 1987-2000Return to Top
Scope and Content: Outgoing correspondence from Department of Political Science chairs Donald J. McCrone, David J. Olson, Margaret Levi, Lance Bennett, Michael McCann, and Stephen Majeski.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use is unrestricted after access has been granted)
Acquisition Info: Ann Buscherfeld, 2007-08-17
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Political science--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Student aid--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Administration
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Admission
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Archives
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Curricula
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Faculty
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Finance
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Research grants
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science--Students
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
