American Association of University Professors collection, 1956-1975

Authors

Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Files

Description

This collection includes personal correspondence, membership lists, accounting forms & records, receipts and other miscellaneous materials related to the Pittsburg State University chapter of the AAUP.

The AAUP was founded at an organizational meeting held at the Chemists’ Club in New York City in January 1915. The mission of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is to advance academic freedom and shared governance; to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education; to promote the economic security of faculty, academic professionals, graduate students, post‐doctoral fellows, and all those engaged in teaching and research in higher education; to help the higher education community organize to make our goals a reality; and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.

Publication Date

11-1-2021

Keywords

Education

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Education

Size of Collection

1 linear foot

Dates of Collection

1956-1975

Manuscript Number

SpC MS 0340

Recommended Citation

Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library, "American Association of University Professors collection, 1956-1975" (2021). Finding Aids. 349.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/349