William T. R. and Annette Fox papers, 1932-2008
Collection context
- Creator:
- Fox, William T. R (William Thornton Rickert), 1912-1988 and Fox, Annette Baker, 1912-2011
- Extent:
- 33.75 linear feet 27 record cartons
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The collection documents the teaching, research, and writing of the international relations scholars William T. R. and Annette Fox. It contains research notes, manuscripts, correspondence, course syllabi and lecture notes, and published works by the Foxes and others scholars whose work informed their own.
- Biographical / historical:
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William T. R. and Annette Baker Fox were a husband and wife team of prominent international relations scholars and Columbia University professors. William T. R. Fox was the Bryce Professor Emeritus of the History of International Relations and the founding director of the Institute of War and Peace Studies. He coined the term "superpower" in the international relations context. Annette Baker Fox was director of the Institute of War and Peace Studies' Canadian Studies Program. She was a noted scholar of small states and middle powers.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-23. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Folders containing graded student work in the collection have been restricted.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William T. R. and Annette Fox Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu