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Department of American Studies records , 1984-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Oregon. Department of American Studies
- Title
- Department of American Studies records
- Dates
- 1984-1991 (inclusive)19841991
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- UA 031
- Summary
- The University of Oregon offered a major and minor in American Studies from 1984 until 1991. The collection contains records that document the functions, activities, and people of the department.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The American Studies department was created at the University of Oregon in 1984. The department offered a major and minor in American Studies until 1991 when the department disbanded.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes course development information, major/minor proposals and requirements, course descriptions, correspondence, memoranda, project files, American Studies Policy Advisory Committee and Council reports, convocation, articles, and meeting and conference documents from 1984 to 1991.
Accession 1996.654.A: Semester conversion files, American Studies Forum, American Studies Summer Institute, newsletters, task force on AMS, posters and publications, decline of AMS, seminars, American Studies Advisory Council records, 1986-1991.
Accession 1996.385.A: Development of AMS program, proposals, Apple Pie seminar, European Association for American Studies information, convocation records, 1984-1986.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. American Studies Program
- University of Oregon. Department of American Studies
- University of Oregon. Department of American Studies
Geographical Names
- United States
- United States--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Memorandums
- Reports
Cassie Schmitt and Tanya Parlet; updated by Processing Staff
2011; updated 2016
