Marcus Raskin papers 1979-2009

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Marcus Raskin papers 1979-2009

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This collection contains correspondence, articles, lecture notes, essays, biographical data, and subject and research files. These materials represent the personal papers of Marcus Raskin, the materials he created and collected with the Institute for Policy Studies and as a professor at The George Washington University. The materials date from 1979-2009.

37.5 linear feet 25 record center boxes

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Institute for Policy Studies

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On September 1, 1963, the Peace Research Institute changed its name to the Institute for Policy Studies. The IPS was founded as a "transnational center for research, education, and social invention." It advocates critical study of U.S. policy and suggests alternative concepts and strategies. IPS produces the "independent socialist newpaper," In These Times. From the description of Collection, 1962-[ongoing]. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 28296789 ...

Raskin, Marcus G., 1913-1994

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Raskin, Marcus G.

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Marcus Raskin (b. 1934- ) is the co-founder of the progressive think tank, the Institute for Policy Studies, located in Washington, DC and an author of numerous books and articles. In 1961 Harvard sociologist David Riesman recommended Raskin, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, to McGeorge Bundy, the National Security Advisor to the newly elected president, John F. Kennedy. Raskin served as Bundys assistant on national security affairs and disarmament as a member of the Sp...