Academy of Political Science (U.S.)

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The Academy of Political Science (APS), founded in 1880, promotes objective, scholarly analyses of political, social, and economic issues. Through its conferences and publications APS provides analysis and insight into both domestic and foreign policy issues.

The Academy was established in 1880 as an adjunct to the activities of Columbia University's Law School and newly created Graduate School of Political Science. Senior members of its faculty and graduate scholars saw the need for a companion institution to serve as a link between the academic world of political science and the larger world of practical politics and government.

Although membership was initially limited to affiliates of Columbia, the Academy's relationship with the University has always been informal, limited to an agreement by Columbia's trustees to allow use of some of its buildings for Academy meetings and functions.

In 1896 membership was extended to other political scientists and to students of politics in universities and colleges throughout the country. In 1910 the Academy was formally incorporated as a non-for-profit institution in New York State. A constitution and by-laws were adopted and, in keeping with its growing influence and the developing interest of the general public, the Academy opened membership privileges to all who shared its interests and would pay its nominal dues.

Due to its well established effort to provide analysis on domestic and foreign affairs, the Academy enjoys a special prestige among the many institutions, committees and think tanks devoted to the exploration and exposition of public policy. More important than mere longevity are the depth and breadth of intellectual competence that the Academy's members bring to their chosen fields. Furthermore, there is the assurance that all publications of the Academy are not shaped by ideological or partisan considerations.

From the description of Academy of Political Science letters, 1923-1970. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 299029136

BIOGHIST REQUIRED The Academy of Political Science (APS), founded in 1880, promotes objective, scholarly analyses of political, social, and economic issues. Through its conferences and publications APS provides analysis and insight into both domestic and foreign policy issues.

BIOGHIST REQUIRED The Academy was established in 1880 as an adjunct to the activities of Columbia University's Law School and newly created Graduate School of Political Science. Senior members of its faculty and graduate scholars saw the need for a companion institution to serve as a link between the academic world of political science and the larger world of practical politics and government.

BIOGHIST REQUIRED Although membership was initially limited to affiliates of Columbia, the Academy's relationship with the University has always been informal, limited to an agreement by Columbia's trustees to allow use of some of its buildings for Academy meetings and functions.

BIOGHIST REQUIRED In 1896 membership was extended to other political scientists and to students of politics in universities and colleges throughout the country. In 1910 the Academy was formally incorporated as a non-for-profit institution in New York State. A constitution and by-laws were adopted and, in keeping with its growing influence and the developing interest of the general public, the Academy opened membership privileges to all who shared its interests and would pay its nominal dues.

BIOGHIST REQUIRED Due to its well established effort to provide analysis on domestic and foreign affairs, the Academy enjoys a special prestige among the many institutions, committees and think tanks devoted to the exploration and exposition of public policy. More important than mere longevity are the depth and breadth of intellectual competence that the Academy's members bring to their chosen fields. Furthermore, there is the assurance that all publications of the Academy are not shaped by ideological or partisan considerations.

From the guide to the Academy of Political Science letters, 1923-1970., (Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library, )

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Records, 1929-1932. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Academy of Political Science letters, 1923-1970 Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn James Rudolph Garfield Papers, 1879-1950, (bulk 1890-1932) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950. Papers on "The future of political science in America," 1933-1940. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Paul A. Freund papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Joseph Clark Grew papers, 1904-1948 Houghton Library
creatorOf Academy of Political Science letters, 1923-1970. Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Learned Hand papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
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associatedWith Academy of Political Science in the City of New York. corporateBody
associatedWith Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973. person
associatedWith Bunche, Ralph J. 1904-1971. person
associatedWith Dewey, Thomas E. 1902-1971. person
associatedWith Eisenhower, Dwight D. 1890-1969. person
associatedWith Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 person
associatedWith Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950. person
associatedWith Grew, Joseph C. (Joseph Clark), 1880-1965 person
associatedWith Hand, Learned, 1872-1961 person
associatedWith Harriman, W. Averell 1891-1986. person
associatedWith Johnson, Lyndon B. 1908-1973. person
associatedWith Lasker, Mary. person
associatedWith Malik, Charles Habib, 1906-1987. person
associatedWith McCloy, John J. 1895-1989. person
associatedWith Monnet, Jean, 1888-1979. person
associatedWith New York (State). Office of the Lieutenant Governor (1928-1932 : Lehman) corporateBody
associatedWith Paul A. Freund person
associatedWith Root, Elihu, 1845-1937. person
associatedWith Rusk, Dean, 1909-1994. person
associatedWith Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950. person
associatedWith Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1995. person
associatedWith Warren, Earl, 1891-1974. person
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