American Philosophical Association, 1948-1967

Component identifier:

Series 58

Content Summary:

When he became a member in 1948, Copland became the first Australian to be elected to the American Philosophical Association (A.P.A.), which was founded in 1727.

The few papers that make up Series 58 resulted from this membership. They consist of some correspondence, 1953-1967, with various A.P.A. officers, A.P.A. circulars and publications, and copies of papers read before some of its annual meetings in Philadelphia. The later include two by Copland. They are 'Economic policy and economic development in Australia from 1945' (published later in Proceedings of the American Philosophical Association, vol. 98, no. 2 and 'The underdeveloped countries and the structure of the western economy' (published later in Proceedings, vol. 100, no. 5, October 1956, p. 430-4. It also contains Copland's Certificate of Membership.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Lady Copland presented the personal papers of Sir Douglas Copland to the National Library in September 1973. Additions to the collection were received from the Copland Family between 1977 and 1981.

Names:

Copland, D.B. (Douglas Berry), 1894-1971

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