Jack Peltason papers 1954-2008

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Jack Peltason papers 1954-2008

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This collection contains papers from Jack Peltason, founding Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UC Irvine, UC Irvine Chancellor from 1984 to 1992, and President of the University of California from 1992-1995. There are materials from his early academic career, his years as President of the University of California and from his post retirement years. The papers include correspondence, subject files, awards and honors, and information about this professional service.

25.1 linear feet; (25 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6658428

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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Peltason, J. W. (Jack Walter), 1923-

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Jack. W. Peltason was the second chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, serving from 1984 to 1992. A distinguished political scientist and constitutional scholar, Peltason was also one of UC Irvine's founding faculty.Peltason was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 29, 1923. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri and his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1947. His first academic position was at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, w...