Australian National University, 1945-84

Component identifier:

Series 13

Content Summary:

In 1949 Crisp was appointed Head of Political Science at the Canberra University College and took up the appointment in 1950. In October 1960 the Canberra University College merged with the Australian National University. The departments of Canberra University College formed the new School of General Studies. Crisp retained his postion within the new School.

During his long academic career, Crisp taught courses in Australian, American, British, Russian and German government and politics and some areas and aspects of political theory. In 1970 he vacated the Headship to concentrate on teaching, a role he enjoyed much more than being an adminstrator. On his retirement in 1977 he became Emeritus Professor and later Visiting Fellow within the Department of Political Science.

This series consists of addresses, course notes, lectures, minutes, memorandum, notes, newscuttings, reports including annual reports and miscellaneous correspondence. The bulk of Crisp's correspondence can be found in Series 1.

Crisp maintained separate folders and binders for the various subjects he taught and added to them over the years. Where dates were available they have been provided below.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were received by the Library from Mrs Helen Crisp in several instalments in 1976, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1986 and 1988. The papers purchased in 1985 make up the bulk of the collection. At this time Crisp's extensive personal book library was also donated to the Library under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme.

Names:

L. F. Crisp

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