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Summary |
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| Creator: | Birkhead, Guthrie S. |
| Title: | Guthrie Birkhead Papers |
| Dates: | 1940-1999 |
| Size: | 6 boxes (3.75 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | Materials related to Birkhead's time as professor of political science at Syracuse University. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Guthrie S. Birkhead (1920-2013) was a professor and dean at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Born on October 28, 1920 in Holden, Missouri, Birkhead earned a bachelor’s degree in 1942 and a master’s degree in 1947 from the University of Missouri while also working as a graduate instructor in political science there. Between these two degrees, he served in the military during World War II. At Princeton University, he worked as an assistant instructor in politics while earning a second master’s degree (1949) and a doctorate in politics (1951). Before Birkhead was awarded his final degree, he was appointed as an instructor at Syracuse University, where he later became an assistant professor, associate professor and professor of political science and public administration.
Besides teaching, Birkhead contributed to his field in other ways. He served as the associate director of the Delaware Valley Project of the Delaware River Basin Commission and co-director of a National Science Foundation project with Syracuse University administrator Clark Ahlberg that studied research programs in New York State government agencies. Birkhead worked on several other publications and writings with his colleagues as well as on his own.
In 1959, Birkhead started his path of leadership at Maxwell by becoming the chair of the political science department until 1962. After serving as the associate dean starting in 1973 and acting dean in 1975, Birkhead was the dean of the Maxwell School from 1977 until 1988. Upon leaving deanship, he continued to teach, even after retiring and becoming faculty emeritus. In July of 2013, Birkhead died.
Scope and Content Note
The Guthrie Birkhead Papers contain materials relating to his professional work and study as well as his career as a Syracuse University professor. Spanning from 1940 to 1999, the Guthrie Birkhead Papers are divided into five series: Correspondence, Coursework and Lectures, Delaware Valley Project, National Science Foundation Grant Project and Professional Work.
Correspondence includes letters sent to Birkhead involving his work in committees and as a member of Syracuse University faculty.
Coursework and Lectures contains Birkhead's materials for classes he taught and took as well as written work pertaining to lectures he gave.
Delaware Valley Project contains drafts and work relating to the publication of River Basin Administration and the Delaware (1960). Birkhead served as the associate director of the project as part of the Delaware River Basin Commission. Please note that correspondence relating to this project is located in the Correspondence series.
National Science Foundation Grant Project includes materials relating to a grant project funded by the National Science Foundation. Although the project encompassed several states, Birkhead served as co-director with Clark Ahlberg to study research programs in New York State government agencies. Their research led to the publication of Science and State Government in New York: A Study of the Scientific Research and Development Activities of State Government Agencies (1956). Included in this series are forms from the National Science Foundation as well as correspondence from the individual agencies.
Professional Work consists of Birkhead's articles and work in relation to organizations and projects. Also included are materials related to his work for committees and conferences.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Also in the Archives is a clippings file and portrait file on Guthrie Birkhead.
More information regarding Birkhead's deanship can be found in the Maxwell School's Guthrie Birkhead Files in the Archives.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Guthrie Birkhead Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Some of the Guthrie Birkhead Papers were donated by his wife, Louise Birkhead, in 2015.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival folders and boxes. Papers relating to Birkhead's time as a professor were removed from the Maxwell School's Guthrie Birkhead Files and placed in this collection.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history: