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Guide to the Arthur Herman papers, 1950-1999 C0075 Arthur Herman

Guide to the Arthur Herman papers, 1950-1999 C0075

Arthur Herman


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Eron Ackerman

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0075
Title
Arthur Herman papers 1950-1999
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/herman.html
Quantity
3.15 Linear Feet, (7 boxes)
General Physical Description note
(7 boxes)
Creator
Herman, Arthur, 1956-
Language
English .
Abstract
Collection contains research and manuscript materials used by Dr. Herman to produce Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator (2000) and The Idea of Decline in Western History (1997). Types of materials in the collection include newspaper clippings, research notes, subject files, correspondence, and manuscript copies of chapters and end notes.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Arthur Herman papers, Collection #C0075, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Arthur Herman in 2003.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in March 2009.

Biographical Information

Arthur Herman is an historian and author. He received his doctorate in history at Johns Hopkins University. He is the coordinator of the Western Heritage Program at the Smithsonian Institution, and was an associate professor of history at George Mason University . He has been a contributor to books, including Research Guide to European Historical Biography and to periodicals, such as European Legacy, Journal of Modern History, Sixteenth Century Journal, Journal of History of Ideas, and Cahiers du Dix-Septieme. He is also a consulting historical editor for Time-Life Books. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Elizabeth. Books he has authored include: How the Scots Invented the Modern World: The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything in It (2001), Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator (2000), and The Idea of Decline in Western History (1997).

Scope and Content

Collection contains research and manuscript materials used by Dr. Herman to produce Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator (2000) and The Idea of Decline in Western History (1997). Types of materials in the collection include newspaper clippings, research notes, subject files, correspondence, and manuscript copies of chapters and end notes.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by subject.

Related Material

Special Collections and Archives also holds other political collections, including the Francis J. McNamara papers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • Civilization, Western -- Philosophy
  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts
  • McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957
  • Newspapers
  • Regression (Civilization)
  • United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Herman, Arthur, 1956-
  • McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century
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Container List

Arthur Herman Collection
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1 box: 1
    McCarthy-Chapter 7-Soviet Espionage, HUAC and HISS
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 2 box: 1
    Finished ms. corrected chapters
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 3 box: 1
    McCarthy and Cold War Culture
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 4 box: 1
    Fax Memorandum-Edith Lewis-Free Press Copy editing Department
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 5-9 box: 1
    Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator-Prologue Endnotes [Proof]-Prologue Endnotes 1.1 [Proof] - Prologue Endnotes 3.0 [Proof]- Chapter 1 Endnotes 1.1 [Proof]-Chapter 2 Endnotes [Proof]
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 10-15 box: 1
    Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator-Chapter 6 [Proof]-Chapter 6 Endnotes [Proof]-Chapter 7 Endnotes [Proof]-Chapter 9 Endnotes [Proof]- Chapter 10 Endnotes [Proof]-Chapter 11 [Proof]
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 16-20 box: 1
    Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator-Chapter 12 [Proof]-Chapter 13 Endnotes [Proof]-Chapter 16 [Proof]-Chapter 17 [Proof]- Epilogue [Proof]
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 21 box: 1
    McCarthy Bibliography
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 22-26 box: 1
    Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator-Miscellaneous Notes-Prologue [Manuscript]- Chapter 1 [Manuscript]- Chapter 2 [Manuscript]-Chapter 3 [Manuscript]
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 27-31 box: 1
    Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator-Chapter 4 [Manuscript]- Chapter 5 [Manuscript]- Chapter 6 [Manuscript]- Chapter 7 [Manuscript]- Chapter 8 [Manuscript]
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 32-35 box: 1
    Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator-Chapter 9 [Manuscript]- Chapter 10 [Manuscript]-Chapter 13 [Manuscript]- Chapter 14 [Manuscript]
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 36 box: 1
    Counterattack (Notecards)
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 37 box: 1
    McCarthy-Photo Spread
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1 box: 2
    McCarthy-Public Relations
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 2 box: 2
    George Sokolsy-Materials
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 3 box: 2
    McCarthy-Chapter 3- Two Nations Thesis
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 4 box: 2
    Drew Pearson and David Karr
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 5 box: 2
    C. Kersten-Oral
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 6 box: 2
    McCarthy-In Decline and Obits
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 7 box: 2
    McCarthy-Korea and MacArthur
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 8 box: 2
    McCarthy-David Lawrence Columns
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 9 box: 2
    McCarthy-State History Society
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 10 box: 2
    McCarthy-Peres Case
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 11 box: 2
    McCarthy-Ms. Comments
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 12 box: 2
    Willard Edwards-Oral
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 13 box: 2
    McCarthy-Introduction-Anti McCarthy Quotes
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 14 box: 2
    Robert E. Lee-Oral
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 15 box: 2
    U. Van Susteren-Oral
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 16 box: 2
    Lately Thomas M.
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 17 box: 2
    McCarthy-Executive and Censure
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 18 box: 2
    McCarthy, Chapter 5-R. Taft
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 19 box: 2
    McCarthy, Chapter 4-Congress and Government in 1946
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 20 box: 2
    Chapter 6-Tydings Chapter
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 21 box: 2
    Chapter 13
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 22 box: 2
    Notes-McCarthy
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 23 box: 2
    Ed Nellor-Oral
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 24 box: 2
    John Birch Society
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 25 box: 2
    McNamara Archives-List
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 26 box: 2
    McCarthy, Chapter 2-Wisconsin History and Politics
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 27 box: 2
    McCarthy-H. Matusow Ivm. Jenner and Later Cold War
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 28 box: 2
    McCarthy, Chapter 2-Army
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 29 box: 2
    Venona Materials
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1-6 box: 3
    McCarthy- Archives-Biblio's-Opinion Polls- Paul Huges Case- Benton- Henning
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 7 box: 3
    Imperial Spain-Spring 1999
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 8 box: 3
    History 642-Renaissance
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 9 box: 3
    Jean Kerr- Correspondence
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 10 box: 3
    McCarthy-1951-1952
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 11 box: 3
    McCarthy, Chapter 8-State Department- Service Lattimore- Tydings Committee
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 12 box: 3
    McCarthy, Chapter 9-China Lobby- Anti-Com's
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 13 box: 3
    Chapter 1- Bio's for McCarthy Censure Debate
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 14 box: 3
    McCarthy-Supporters Club
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 15 box: 3
    McCarthy, Chapter 6-Democrats and Communism
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 16 box: 3
    McCarthy-Ruthnatt Interview
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 17 box: 3
    Notecards
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1 box: 4
    The Idea of Decline in Western History - Revised Proofs
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 2-4 box: 4
    The Idea of Decline in Western History - Chapters 1-16- Author's Master Proofs
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 5 box: 4
    The Idea of Decline in Western History (Book)
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1 box: 5
    The Idea of Decline in Western History - Prologue- 1/97 Pub.
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 2 box: 5
    The Idea of Decline in Western History - Introduction- 1/97 Pub.
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 3-14 box: 5
    The Idea of Decline in Western History - Chapters 1-12- 1/97 Pub.
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 15 box: 5
    The Idea of Decline in Western History - Afterward Notes- 1/97 Pub.
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1 box: 6
    Prophets-Introduction
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 2 box: 6
    Decline-Chapter 1
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 3 box: 6
    Decline-Chapter 2
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 4 box: 6
    Decline-Chapter 3
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 5 box: 6
    Version-Chapter 4
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 6 box: 6
    Version-Chapter 5
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 7 box: 6
    Decline- Chapter 5
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 8 box: 6
    Decline-Chapter 6
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 9 box: 6
    Toynbee-Decline-Chapter 7
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 10 box: 6
    Frankfurt School-Chapter 8
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 11 box: 6
    Chapter 9-French School
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 12 box: 6
    Decline-Chapter 10
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 13 box: 6
    Decline-Chapter 11
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 1 box: 7
    Gobineau and Modern Racism
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 2 box: 7
    Megan Ingersoll
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 3 box: 7
    Prophets of Doom
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 4 box: 7
    H. Adams
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 5 box: 7
    Racism-Biblio
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 6 box: 7
    Index-MS-Decline
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  • Mixed Materials folder: 7 box: 7
    Footnotes-Decline
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