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The American Sociological Society organized in 1905, incorporated in 1943, established a central office in 1949, and changed its name to the American Sociological Association in the next decade. With increased membership in the 1950s and 1960s, it published several journals, created sections and committees to carry out its mission, and took a stance on politics of the day. In the following decades, it expanded its initiatives in teaching and community service.

From the description of American Sociological Association journal records, 1936-2007 (bulk 1991-2006). (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 299150147

The American Sociological Society organized in 1905, incorporated in 1943, established a central office in 1949, and changed its name to the American Sociological Association in the next decade. With increased membership in the 1950s and 1960s, it published several journals, created sections and committees to carry out its mission, and took a stance on politics of the day. In the following decades, it expanded its initiatives in teaching and community service. The American Sociological Association (ASA), established in 1905, is a non-profit national organization interested in the research, teaching, and application of sociology, and is dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. The organization's primary goal is to "stimulate and improve research, instruction, and discussion, and to encourage cooperative relations among persons engaged in the scientific study of society."

From the description of American Sociological Association records, 1896-2010 (bulk 1950-1979). (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 62616046

Association promoting cooperation among persons involved in the research, instruction, and application of sociology. Founded as the American Sociological Society, 1905. Name changed to American Sociological Association, 1959.

From the description of Records of the American Sociological Association, 1931-1986 (bulk 1950-1979). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79732230

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Hughes, Everett Cherrington. Papers, 1922-1982 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
referencedIn Gans, Herbert J. Herbert Gans papers, 1944-2004. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Kaplan, Norman, 1923-1976. Papers, ca. 1950s-1970s. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Bain, Read, 1892-. Read Bain papers, 1893-1972. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Read Bain papers, 1893-1972 Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Robert Cooley Angell Papers, 1923-1971 Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Friedan, Betty, 1921-2006. Papers, 1933-1985 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
creatorOf American Sociological Association. Correspondence to Johan Thorsten Sellin, undated. University of Pennsylvania Library
referencedIn Sociologists for Women in Society (U.S.). Records, 1971-2003 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers of Bernice Resnick Sandler, 1963-2008 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Form, William Humbert, 1917-. William Form papers, 1948-2002. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Sheldon Glueck papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
creatorOf American Sociological Association. American Sociological Association records, 1896-2010 (bulk 1950-1979). Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Bendix, Reinhard. Reinhard Bendix papers, 1929-1998. University at Albany, University Libraries
referencedIn Janowitz, Morris. Collection, 1940-1989 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
referencedIn Herbert Gans Papers, 1944-2004. Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Rossi, Alice S., 1922-2009. Papers of Alice S. Rossi, 1927-2009. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf American Sociological Association. Letter, 1964, to Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Friedan, Betty. Papers, 1952-1993 (inclusive), 1960-1993 (bulk). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Quinney, Richard. Papers, 1921-2011. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Papers, 1957-1977 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf American Sociological Association. American Sociological Association journal records, 1936-2007 (bulk 1991-2006). Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Thompson, Edgar T. (Edgar Tristram), 1900-1989. Edgar Tristram Thompson papers, 1915-1985. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Norman Kaplan papers, ca. 1950s-1970s, Circa 1950-1979 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Boyd, Rosamonde Ramsay. Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd papers, 1924-1975. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Taeuber, Irene B. (Irene Barnes), 1906-1974. Irene Taeuber papers as the secretary-treasurer of the American Sociological Assocation, 1949. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf American Sociological Association. Records of the American Sociological Association, 1931-1986 (bulk 1950-1979). Library of Congress
referencedIn Janowitz, Morris. Papers, 1940-1989 (inclusive). University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Records, 1971-2003 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Parsons, Talcott, 1902-1979. Papers of Talcott Parsons, 1921-1979 (inclusive). Harvard University Archives.
referencedIn East, Catherine Shipe. Papers of Catherine Shipe East. 1941-1995 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Huber, Joan, 1925-. Joan Huber papers, 1961-2001. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Cussler, Margaret Thekla, 1911-. Papers, 1957-1977 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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associatedWith American Sociological Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Angell, Robert Cooley, 1899-1984. person
associatedWith Bain, Read, 1892- person
associatedWith Bendix, Reinhard. person
associatedWith Bernice Resnick Sandler person
associatedWith Betty Friedan person
associatedWith Bierstedt, Robert, 1913- person
associatedWith Boyd, Rosamonde Ramsay. person
correspondedWith Catherine East, 1916-1996 person
associatedWith Cussler, Margaret Thekla, 1911- person
associatedWith Form, William Humbert, 1917- person
associatedWith Friedan, Betty. person
associatedWith Gans, Herbert J. person
associatedWith Glueck, Sheldon, 1896- person
associatedWith Huber, Joan, 1925- person
associatedWith Hughes, Everett Cherrington, 1897- person
associatedWith Janowitz, Morris. person
associatedWith Kaplan, Norman, 1923-1976. person
associatedWith Margaret Thekla Cussler person
associatedWith Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 person
associatedWith Parsons, Talcott, 1902-1979. person
associatedWith Quinney, Richard. person
associatedWith Rossi, Alice S., 1922-2009. person
associatedWith Sociological Resources for the Social Studies (Project) corporateBody
associatedWith Sociologists for Women in Society (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Taeuber, Irene B. (Irene Barnes), 1906-1974. person
associatedWith Thompson, Edgar T. (Edgar Tristram), 1900-1989 person
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