University of Washington Treaty Research Center records, 1979-2002
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
- World Treaty Index Records, 1988-2001
- Treaty Research Center and World Treaty Index Correspondence, 1989-1999
- Human Rights Education and Research Network (HRERN) and Human Rights Film Database Records, 1998-2002
- Correspondence with Ed Mignon, 1985-1999
- Letters of Support for the World Treaty Center, 1989-1996
- Treaty Research Center Correspondence, 1980-1992
- World Treaty Index Technical and Miscellaneous Records, 1979-1992
- World Treaty Index 40 Floppy Disks, 1993-1999
- World Treaty Index 17 Floppy Disks, 1997-1999
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Treaty Research Center, Information School, University of Washington
- Title
- University of Washington Treaty Research Center records
- Dates
- 1979-2002 (inclusive)19792002
- Quantity
- 2.78 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00024 (Accession No. 24-082)
- Summary
- Treaty Research Center and World Treaty Index records, database development and management documentation, database computer files, and correspondence of center directors Peter Rohn and Ed Mignon
- 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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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Peter H. Rohn (1924-2012) was a political science professor at the University of Washington. He created the World Treaty Index database, which indexed all treaties made in the 20th century. The database was widely used by political science and human rights researchers prior to mainstream use of the World Wide Web. Edmond Mignon (1929-2012) was a University of Washington Information School alumni who succeeded Peter Rohn as the Acting Director of the Treaty Research Center upon Rohn's retirement around 1989. Mignon earned a PhD in information science at the University of California, Berkeley, before returning to the UW to teach at the Information School and direct the TRC.
From Cascade Memorial, "Peter H. Rohn", cascadememorial.com (accessed November 20, 2024); and The Seattle Times obituary, "Edmond Mignon", legacy.com (accessed November 20, 2024).
Content Description
The Treaty Research Center was formed by Peter H. Rohn, a political science professor at the University of Washington. He created the World Treaty Index database, which indexed all treaties made in the 20th century. The database was widely used by political science and human rights researchers prior to mainstream use of the World Wide Web. Two print editions of the index were published by ABC-Clio in 1974 and 1983-1984. This collection includes treaty index records, database development and management documentation, database computer files, and correspondence of center directors Peter Rohn and Ed Mignon.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: World Treaty Index Records
Records of the World Treaty Index maintained by the Treaty Research Center at the University of Washington. Records include a reference manual, database instructions, correspondence, index thesaurus, advisory board records, technical documentation, budget reports, bibliographic source material, and records on non-UN treaties.
Dates: 1988-2001Container: Box 1 -
Description: Treaty Research Center and World Treaty Index Correspondence
Correspondence regarding the Treaty Research Center and the World Treaty Index. Includes letters, printed emails, interdepartmental correspondence, administrative correspondence, etc. Most of the correspondence is to or from Ed Mignon, Peter Rohn, and John Gamble.
Dates: 1989-1999Container: Box 1 -
Description: Human Rights Education and Research Network (HRERN) and Human Rights Film Database Records
Records from the Human Rights Education and Research Network (HRERN) and the Human Rights Film Database, including correspondence, readings and reference material, film reviews, and grant proposal requests.
Dates: 1998-2002Container: Box 1 -
Description: Correspondence with Ed Mignon
Correspondence to and from Ed Mignon while he was Acting Director of the Treaty Research Center. Correspondents include researchers from the United States, Canada, and Japan.
Dates: 1985-1999Container: Box 2 -
Description: Letters of Support for the World Treaty Center
Compiled letters of support from users of the World Treaty Index to Gene L. Woodruff, then Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Washington. There was talk of shutting down the World Treaty Center upon Peter Rohn's retirement, and many letters were sent to Woodruff urging him to hire a replacement for Rohn and to keep the Center operating because of its significant usefulness to researchers.
Dates: 1989-1996Container: Box 2 -
Description: Treaty Research Center Correspondence
Correspondence regarding the University of Washington Treaty Research Center and the World Treaty Index while Peter Rohn was the Director of the TRC.
Dates: 1980-1992Container: Box 2 -
Description: World Treaty Index Technical and Miscellaneous Records
World Treaty Index technical notes, old data entry manuals, coding materials, records of sales of the World Treaty Index second edition, and other miscellaneous records.
Dates: 1979-1992Container: Box 2 -
Description: World Treaty Index 40 Floppy Disks
39 3-1/2 inch floppy disks and one 5-inch floppy disk containing backups and other data pertaining to the World Treaty Index.
Dates: 1993-1999Container: Box 3 -
Description: World Treaty Index 17 Floppy Disks
17 3-1/2 inch floppy disks containing backups, treaty sources, and other data pertaining to the World Treaty Index.
Dates: 1997-1999Container: Box 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
