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Thomas E. Skidmore papers (AMS.1UF.S4)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: Thomas E. Skidmore papers
Date range: 1878-2006, (1950-2006)
Creator: Skidmore, Thomas E.
Extent: 28 Linear Feet
28 record center boxes
Abstract: This collection documents the career of Thomas E. Skidmore who was a professor in the Latin American Studies department at the University of Wisconsin (1967-1987) and then at Brown University (1988-1999). His area of focus was Brazil and he was the pre-eminent expert in the United States on the topic of its history and politics. The collection relates primarily to his professional life as a student, professor and scholar. Materials related to his personal life are interspersed throughout with the highest concentration in Series 5. Correspondence.
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: AMS.1UF.S4