American Association of University Professors at UofR

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-78, the American Association of University Professors at UofR Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia

Summary

Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet
Abstract:
This collection contains various letters, referendums, and paper documents relating to the University of Richmond chapter of the American Association of University Professors dated from 1947 to 2012.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-78, the American Association of University Professors at UofR Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is arranged in two series and which date from 1947 to 2012. Series 1, which dates from 1959 to 2007 comprises AAUP dealings of the chapter at University of Richmond. This series includes primarily chapter formation documents, correspondence, meeting notes, faculty political action, membership applications, and organizational initiatives generated by the UofR chapter. Series 2, which dates from 1947 to 2012, includes published media, newsletters, conference meeting notes, and referendums generated by the Virginia Conference of the AAUP and the National Office of the AAUP.

Biographical / historical:

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is the nation's principle organization for college professors, whose aim is to encourage the growth of faculty participation in university governance, strive for economic benefits, and to uphold academic freedom. The University of Richmond chapter of AAUP was first formed in 1962 and was intermittently active until around 1996. It was reinstated in 2005 and the membership is currently active. During the active years of the UofR chapter, major issues recorded included tenure disputes resulting from faculty dismissal and dissent surrounding university restraint of the political involvement of faculty. In later years records primarily include documentation regarding faculty salaries and dues as well as informational pamphlets and magazines produced by the AAUP Virginia Conference.

Arrangement:

This collection is organized in two series according to theme:

  1. University of Richmond AAUP Matters
  2. Virginia Conference AAUP Matters
Physical facet:
Two boxes and one oversized box