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Klaus-Friedrich Koch (1937-1979) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/2/1

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Scope and Contents

The Klaus-Friedrich Koch Papers fill two and one-half boxes and span the period 1966-1979. The Papers include a small amount of biographical materials; photocopies, type-scripts, and drafts of Koch's writings; and correspondence, nearly all of which pertains to his publications.

Photocopies of articles written by Koch between 1966 and 1979 are bound in two volumes and are boxed at the beginning of the series. A few of Koch's unpublished or draft articles not included in the volumes as well as typescripts of two books follow and are foldered alphabetically by title.

Correspondence fills out the series. It is arranged in folders alphabetically according to topical heading, usually the title of the article or publication to which it relates.

Dates

  • 1966-1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location 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

Klaus-Friedrich Koch held numerous academic appointments including positions at Harvard University, Bielefeld University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Pennsylvania. In 1976 Northwestern University appointed him an associate professor of anthropology. Koch held this position until his death in 1979. His research interests centered on law, warfare, conflict and its resolution, and politics. The Klaus-Friedrich Koch Papers fill two and one-half boxes and span the period 1966-1979. The Papers include a small amount of biographical materials; photocopies, type-scripts, and drafts of Koch's writings; and correspondence, nearly all of which pertains to his publications.

Arrangement

The papers of Klaus-Friedrich Koch are organized into: biographical materials; writings (two bound volumes of articles, in chronological order, longer writings in alphabetical order; and correspondence (arranged alphabetically by topic). Three additions contain additional writings and correspondence, plus alphabetically-arranged subject files, and a few departmental files.

Method of Acquisition

Northwestern's Department of Anthropology transferred the Papers to the University Archives on February 23, 1984 and October 31, 1984 (Accessions #84-35 and #84-189).

Processing Information

Sr. Florence Davy, B.V.M. and Kevin B. Leonard; October 23, 1985.

Title
Guide to the Klaus-Friedrich Koch (1937-1979) Papers
Author
Sr. Florence Davy, B.V.M. and Kevin B. Leonard
Date
11/10/1986
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

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