Joel Ijams Brooke papers

Joel Ijams Brooke papers, 1918-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Brooke, Joel Ijams, 1915-1982.
Title: Joel Ijams Brooke papers
Dates: 1918-1983 (inclusive)
19181983

1960-1983 (bulk)
19601983
Quantity: 9.7 cubic feet (11 boxes)
Collection Number: 08547
Summary
Repository: American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions: Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Additional Reference Guides: Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Brooke, a sociologist and peace activist, was a partner in the Elmo Roper public opinion research firm from 1952-1964. He taught sociology at New York University from 1966-1969 and received his Ph. D. from Columbia University in 1974. Brooke was a trustee of the Fund for Peace from its establishment in 1967 until his death and served as the Fund's president from 1976-1979.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains files of notes, manuscripts, questionnaires, interview transcripts, proposals, reports and correspondence chiefly related to his dissertation and his study of the uses of sociological research within the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR). Also contains correspondence and minutes related to the Fund for Peace; audiocassettes and reel-to-reel tapes of interviews for the ONR project and a study of western-educated students from India; slides and photographs of a 1977 Fund for Peace trip to Cuba; appointment calendars; manuscripts of research reports; correspondence; and biographical information.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Office of Naval Research interviews -- Audio tapes -- reel-to-reel and cassette.

Western educated students in India interviews -- Audiotapes -- reel-to-reel.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Joel Ijams Brooke at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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