American Association of University Professors records, 1934-1953.

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American Association of University Professors records, 1934-1953.

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Correspondence, reports, proceedings, memoranda, and other materials of the American Association of University Professors from the period when Duke University faculty member William T. Laprade was chairman of its Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure (1937-1942, 1948-1953) and president (1942-1943). A sample of the folders shows material concerning academic freedom cases, dismissals, quality of educational support and other matters of concern to the organization's membership.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8312443

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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American Association of University Professors

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The national chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) was organized in 1915 to advance academic freedom, shared governance and to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education. The first meeting of the AAUP at Central Washington University was held on October 14, 1954. Regular monthly meetings were held during the academic year to address faculty concerns with administrative decision-making and participative governance. Central Washington Un...

Laprade, William Thomas, 1883-1975

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William Thomas Laprade was Professor of History at Trinity College (now Duke University) from 1909 to 1953 and Chair of the Department of History from 1938 to 1952. From the description of William Thomas Laprade Papers, 1660-1975 (bulk 1898-1975). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 191735399 William Thomas Laprade was born in Franklin County, Va. in 1883. As a young adult, he practiced speaking in his community's debating society and as a teacher in ...

Duke University

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