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Center for Peace Studies Records
Center for Peace Studies Records, 1967-1995
Collection Overview
Title: Center for Peace Studies Records, 1967-1995
Predominant Dates:1984-1995
ID: UA087
Primary Creator: Center for Peace Studies, University of North Dakota (1984-)
Extent: 28.75 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 07/00/1995. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: Peace, University of North Dakota - Academic Departments
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Center for Peace Studies Records has been divided into 18 series as follows:
Series 1: Working Papers, 1984-1995
Series 2: Peace Education, 1982-1998
Series 3: Peace Action, 1982-1994
Series 4: Nuclear Weapons, 1968-1995
Series 5: Peace Issues
Series 6: Area Studies
Series 7: Race, Class, Gender
Series 8: Human Rights
Series 9: Economic
Series 10: Environment
Series 11: Organizations
Series 12: UND Programs
Series 13: North Dakota Education
Series 14: Martin Luther King
Series 15: Miscellaneous Files
Series 16: Peace Garden
Series 17: Peace Studies Programs
Series 18: General Newspaper Clippings
Collection Historical Note
In December 1981, University of North Dakota President Thomas J. Clifford invited faculty and students to join him in organizing a "symposium for peace." The symposium was a catalyst for serious reflection on issues related to peace and focused attention on "the fate of the earth."
Clifford formally established the Center for Peace Studies in his 1984 Centennial Address. The newly created program fell under the auspices of the President's office. Over the next two years a major in Peace Studies was created to encourage critical study of the history and contemporary literature related to peace, war, and social justice, as well as enhance public education on these critical human concerns. Faculty associated with the Center developed a proposal for a Peace Studies degree program, which was approved by the University in 1986 and the State Board of Higher Education in the Fall of 1988.
In 1988, the Peace Studies Center was established in UND's Canterbury House. In May of that year, the Center for Peace Studies received a $100,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for curriculum development. Additional support received from the Otto Bremer Foundation was instrumental in ensuring the Center's existence and on-going effectiveness.
During the 1991-1992 school year, responsibility for the Center was moved from the President's office to that of the Dean of Arts & Sciences. This move resulted in significant governance changes. In 1995, under President Kendall Baker, all state appropriated funds were eliminated, and the Canterbury House was razed. Despite losing its building, the Peace Studies major continues. Since its inception, the Center has enjoyed widespread faculty support. An average of 35 faculty representing every College at the University participates in the Peace Studies curriculum.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Accruals: Additional material was received from Kristin Sorenson in September 1995 and Dr. Jim McKenzie, UND Department of English, on May 20, 2002.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Method: Donation
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Center for Peace Studies Records. UA 87, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in September 2015.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Working Papers, 1984-1995],
[Series 2: Peace Education, 1982-1998],
[Series 3: Peace Action, 1982-1994],
[Series 4: Nuclear Weapons, 1968-1995],
[Series 5: Peace Issues],
[Series 6: Area Studies],
[Series 7: Race, Class, Gender],
[Series 8: Human Rights],
[Series 9: Economic],
[Series 10: Environment],
[Series 11: Organizations],
[Series 12: UND Programs],
[Series 13: North Dakota Education],
[Series 14: Martin Luther King],
[Series 15: Miscellaneous Files],
[Series 16: Peace Garden],
[Series 17: Peace Studies Programs],
[Series 18: General Newspaper Clippings],
[All]
- Series 15: Miscellaneous Files
- Box 19
- Folder 15: Benjamin Ring 1987
- Folder 16: Betty Reardon
- Folder 17: Burns Weston
- Folder 18: Central America Week 1991
- Folder 19: C. Etchegoyhen - Spring 1993
- Folder 20: Chadwick Alger, Consultant 1987
- Folder 21: Christic Institute - 1987
- Folder 22: Chris Moore 1987
- Folder 23: Cultural Diversity Forums 1993
- Folder 24: Daniel Berrigan 1986
- Folder 25: David Little
- Folder 26: Don Scott - Manitoba Nuclear Free Zone
- Folder 27: EL - Assal, Arch Deacon
- Folder 28: Empowerment Workshop 1986
- Folder 29: Faith Perspectives on Peace
- Folder 30: Fall Program, Human Rights
- Folder 31: Films/Holocaust - Human Rights
- Folder 32: Global Conflicts
- Folder 33: Global Conflicts Speakers
- Folder 34: Green Peace - fall 1990
- Folder 35: Hitlerism and the Holocaust
- Folder 36: Holocaust Education - 1989
- Folder 37: Holocaust/Human Rights - Budget
- Folder 38: Human Right Education - 1990
- Folder 39: Human Right - Resources
- Folder 40: Joseph Olmert
- Folder 41: Making Connections - 1986
- Folder 42: Meeting Notes
- Folder 43: Middle East Lecture Series - 1991
- Folder 44: Native American Expo
- Folder 45: ND & Military Spending
- Box 20
- Folder 1: NDPC Congress
- Folder 2: Paul Findley - Apr. 1985
- Folder 3: Paul Loeb
- Folder 4: Program Responses
- Folder 5: Programs 1967 - Spring 1993
- Folder 6: Robbie Lieberman 1987
- Folder 7: Ronnie Rosenburg 1989
- Folder 8: SDI/"Star Wars" - 1985
- Folder 9: Somalia Relief
- Folder 10: South Africa Budgets
- Folder 11: South Africa Press Packet
- Folder 12: South Africa Speakers - 1986
- Folder 13: South Africa Speakers - 1988
- Folder 14: South Africa Symposium - 1986
- Folder 15: South Africa Symposium - 1989
- Folder 16: Spring Symposium Brochure
- Folder 17: Spring Symposium Films - 1990
- Folder 18: Spring Symposium Publicity - 1990
- Folder 19: Spring Symposium Speakers - 1990
- Folder 20: Stanley Brunn
- Folder 21: Tibet - 1991
- Folder 22: United Nations Day
- Folder 23: William Sloan Coffin - June 1989
- Folder 24: World Food Day
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Working Papers, 1984-1995],
[Series 2: Peace Education, 1982-1998],
[Series 3: Peace Action, 1982-1994],
[Series 4: Nuclear Weapons, 1968-1995],
[Series 5: Peace Issues],
[Series 6: Area Studies],
[Series 7: Race, Class, Gender],
[Series 8: Human Rights],
[Series 9: Economic],
[Series 10: Environment],
[Series 11: Organizations],
[Series 12: UND Programs],
[Series 13: North Dakota Education],
[Series 14: Martin Luther King],
[Series 15: Miscellaneous Files],
[Series 16: Peace Garden],
[Series 17: Peace Studies Programs],
[Series 18: General Newspaper Clippings],
[All]