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Date(s)
- circa 1960s-2014 (Creation)
Extent
15.6 Cubic feet
Container summary
(12) cartons
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Abstract
The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) is an organization dedicated to study of the history of American foreign relations. The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Records contain correspondence, records related to councils and committees, elections, annual conferences, prizes, membership rosters, and other administrative records. Materials in the collection are dated circa 1960s-2014.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Records, RG 50.T, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Records contain correspondence on various subjects including the newsletter and scholarly resources, as well as correspondence with individual members of the organization; council and committee files and correspondence; records related to nominations, elections, and appointments; annual conference files; files about prizes and awards given by the organization; membership rosters; and other administrative records. Materials in the collection are dated circa 1960s-2014.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audiovisual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.
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Conditions governing reproduction
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number 1977.0033: Public Affairs, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2015.0052: Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations, 2015
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Biographical / Historical Note
The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) is an organization dedicated to study of the history of American foreign relations. The organization supports research, holds annual meetings, and releases publications, including "Diplomatic History," "Passport: The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Review," and its annual dissertation list. SHAFR membership is open to individual professionals and students, as well as institutions. As of 2017, SHAFR remains an active organization.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Katy Scullin, 2018 October
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Kevlin C. Haire; Katy Scullin