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George M. Fredrickson (1934-2008) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/16/18

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Scope and Contents

This series, filling three boxes and spanning the years 1968 to 1982, consists of three types of records relating to Professor Fredrickson's career at Northwestern University: biographical information, materials relating to Fredrickson's involvement on faculty committees, and typescripts of three of his books.

The biographical material includes curricula vitae, press releases, press clippings, book reviews, and some miscellaneous correspondence, which spans the years 1968 to 1982. Obituaries were added in 2008.

Five folders, arranged chronologically, contain materials reflecting Fredrickson's involvement as a member of the University Committee on Human Relations from 1968 through 1971 (although some of the general materials are dated as late as 1982). The first two hold memos, reports, and correspondence to and from the members of the committee. The second of these includes materials received and generated during Fredrickson's year as Chair. The third holds memos, reports and correspondence relating to the Sub-committee to Draft a Memo on Fraternities and Sororities, of which Fredrickson was a member. Two folders contain memos, newspaper clippings, reports, and other materials concerning the relationship between University administration and African-Americans, including materials relating to the issues of housing, discriminatory policies, hiring practices, conflicts between the University and the African-American community in Evanston, and the recruitment of minority students and faculty members. While most of these records relate specifically to Northwestern University, there are a few articles and clippings about other universities and institutions.

One folder holds records from Fredrickson's term as chair of the TriQuarterly Committee, 1978-1981. During this time, the magazine's editor resigned; as a result, much of the material in this folder consists of correspondence and notes relating to the search for an editor.

Also included in this series are the typescripts of three of Fredrickson's books, The Inner Civil War, The Black Image in the White Mind, and White Supremacy.

Dates

  • 1968-1982, 2008

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

3.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Historian George M. Fredrickson joined the faculty of the History Department at Northwestern University in 1966 and remained until 1984, at which point he left for a position at Stanford University. Fredrickson's research focused on intellectual history and the history of race relations.This series, filling three boxes and spanning the years 1968 to 1982, consists of three types of records relating to Professor Fredrickson's career at Northwestern University: biographical information, materials relating to Fredrickson's involvement on faculty committees, and typescripts of three of his books.

Arrangement

The Fredrickson papers are organized into: materials relating to Fredrickson's involvement on faculty committees (arranged by date); typescripts of three of his books (arranged by date of publication, and page number); and biographical information.

Method of Acquisition

The George M. Fredrickson Papers were donated to the University Archives by Professor Fredrickson as Accession Number 84-104 on July 12, 1984.

Separated Materials

Approximately one linear inch of duplicate materials was discarded.

Processing Information

Mark W. Van Hyning, March, 1985 and Janet C. Olson, May, 1997.

Revised 3/12/2008.

Title
Guide to the George M. Fredrickson (1934-2008) Papers
Author
Mark W. Van Hyning
Date
01/03/1985
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635