John C. Donovan papers
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Scope and Content
This collection includes correspondence and writings by John C. Donovan during the period 1967-1970. The bulk of the collection is comprised of manuscripts for both "The Politics of Poverty" and "The Policy Makers," with associated notes by the author.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1970
Creator
- Donovan, John C. (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Biographical/Historical Note
John C. Donovan, born on 9 Feb 1920, in New York City, had a long and distinguished career as a political scientist, and was the author of "The Politics of Poverty" (1967), "The Policy Makers" (1970), and "The Cold Warriors: A Policy-Making Elite" (1974). Donovan was involved in Maine Democratic politics and worked with Senator Edmund S. Muskie as an administrative assistant. He taught government at Bowdoin College as the DeAlva Stanwood Alexander Professor of Government and Legal Studies from 1965 until his death on October 3, 1984.
Extent
1.3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Correspondence and writings by John C. Donovan during the period 1967-1970.
- Title
- Guide to the John C. Donovan Papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository