Junker, Buford. Papers 1930-1975

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Junker, Buford. Papers 1930-1975

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Buford H. Junker (b. 1911) was an American sociologist and anthropologist, researcher, consultant, analyst, teacher, writer and editor, field observer, and World War II veteran of the Office of Strategic Services. The collection contains Junker’s course materials, teaching materials, correspondence, notes, papers, memos, syllabi, bibliographies, drafts, manuscripts, field reports, interviews transcripts, field notes, progress reports, journal reprints, abstracts, book reviews, memorabilia, ephemera, and photographs. Materials date from 1930 – 1975 with the bulk of the materials from 1935 – 1960. The papers primarily document Junker’s professional activities conducting or participating in research projects and boards as well as his teaching materials at various institutions, his academic writings, and his involvement in professional associations.

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