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Earl Latham papers,, 1935-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Latham, Earl.
Title
Earl Latham papers,
Dates
1935-1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
6 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Collection Number
08138
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.

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Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Latham (1907-1977) was a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota from 1940-1948 and Amherst from 1948-1973. He taught summers at Harvard's International Seminar, served with the U.S. Bureau of the Budget in the 1940s and early 1950s, and was a member of the Administrative Conference of the U.S. from 1961-1963. Latham was active in Democratic politics and served as an academic adviser to the 1960 Kennedy presidential campaign. He was also active in the American Political Science Association, the Social Science Research Council, and the Citizenship Clearinghouse. Latham served as a political science editor for various publishers and was author of several books on politics.

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Content Description

Collection contains correspondence (1935-1973); subject files chiefly related to his book "The Communist Controversy in Washington"; manuscripts; research materials; and card files of research notes. Correspondents include prominent political and academic figures.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Earl Latham at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Communism -- United States.
  • Political science -- United States.
  • Politics, Practical -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • American Political Science Association.
  • Amherst College -- Faculty.
  • Citizenship Clearinghouse (U.S.)
  • Harvard University. International Seminar.
  • Social Science Research Council (U.S.)

Geographical Names

  • United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-

Occupations

  • Political scientists.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Bernstein, Marver H.
    • Deming, W. Edwards (William Edwards), 1900-
    • Draper, Theodore, 1912-2006.
    • Eagleton, Thomas F., 1929-2007.
    • Hacker, Andrew.
    • Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.
    • Kampelman, Max M., 1920-2013.
    • Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.
    • Key, V. O. (Valdimer Orlando), 1908-1963.
    • Kirkpatrick, Evron M. (Evron Maurice), 1911-
    • Kirkpatrick, Jeane J.
    • Kissinger, Henry, 1923-
    • Levi, Edward H. (Edward Hirsch), 1911-2000.
    • Plimpton, Calvin Hastings, 1918-
    • Proxmire, William.
    • Rossiter, Clinton, 1917-1970.
    • Schlesinger, Arthur M. (Arthur Meier), 1917-2007.
    • Sorensen, Theodore C.
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