John Semple Galbraith Papers, 1945-1994

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John Semple Galbraith Papers, 1945-1994

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Papers of John S. Galbraith, professor of history and university administrator. Galbraith specialized in the history of the British Empire and taught at the University of California, Los Angeles (1948-1964 and 1968-1984) and the University of California, San Diego (1984-1987). He also served as the second chancellor of UCSD (1964-1968). The papers include correspondence, photographs, drafts of speeches, biographical information, and recommendations. Although the bulk of the materials documents Galbraith's professional activities, some correspondence relates to the administration of UCSD.The collection is arranged in eight series: 1) CORRESPONDENCE, 2) EPHEMERA, 3) MISCELLANY, 4) SPEECHES, 5) PHOTOGRAPHS, 6) BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION, 7) WRITINGS BY GALBRAITH, and 8) RECOMMENDATIONS. The accession processed in 1994 contains recent correspondence (1992-1993) and miscellaneous materials. The accessions processed in 1997 are arranged in five series: 1) JOURNAL ARTICLES, 2) SPEECHES, 3) UNPUBLISHED WRITINGS, 4) COURSE OUTLINES, and 5) MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS.

5.00 linear feet; (12 archives boxes and 1 cardfile box)

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University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.

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