Social Science Club records , 1930-1956

Overview of the Collection

Title
Social Science Club records
Dates
1930-1956 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 manuscript box
Collection Number
UA 097
Summary
The Social Science Club held programs devoted to exploring topics relating to the social sciences. Records include office files, minutes, meeting notices and programs, correspondence, membership data, financial records, and speeches from 1930-1953.
Repository
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

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. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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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 Social Science Club was a faculty organization at the University of Oregon. The club organized programs and dinners where various faculty and other experts gave papers on topics relating to the social sciences. The papers span a diverse range of subjects.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Records include office files, minutes, meeting notices and programs, correspondence, membership data, financial records, and speeches from 1930-1953.

Notable faculty/people involved include Ted Stern, professor of Anthropology; H.G. Swank, Librarian; and David C. Duniway, State Archivist. Papers presented by numerous others.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Oregon--Eugene
  • Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
  • Social sciences
  • Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene

Corporate Names

  • University of Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Financial records
  • Programs