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Ruth A. Roland Manuscripts

Call Number

MC.357

Date

1963-circa 2017, inclusive

Creator

Roland, Ruth A., 1922-
Roland, Richard R. (Role: Donor)

Extent

1 linear feet
in 2 manuscript boxes and 2 folders in shared housing

Language of Materials

Materials are written in English.

Abstract

Ruth Aileen Roland (1922-2017) was a political scientist and educator. Roland graduated from Northeastern University in 1958. She earned her Master of Arts (1963) and Ph.D. (1969) from the New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science. She served as a professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern College from 1966-1990. The Ruth A. Roland Manuscripts (dated 1963-circa 2017) consist of materials written by Ruth A. Roland, including manuscripts in various stages and copies of the published works Interpreters as Diplomats: A Diplomatic History of the Role of Interpreters in World Politics (1999) and Translating World Affairs (1982). The collection also includes Roland's New York University diplomas and a Founders Day Award certificate.

Biographical Note

Ruth Aileen Roland (1922-2017) was a political scientist and educator. Roland graduated from Northeastern University in 1958. She earned her Master of Arts (1963) and Ph.D. (1969) from the New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science. Roland published two books: Interpreters as Diplomats: A Diplomatic History of the Role of Interpreters in World Politics (1999) and Translating World Affairs (1982). She served as a professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern College from 1966-1990.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically by title, followed by diplomas and an award certificate.

Scope and Contents

The Ruth A. Roland Manuscripts (dated 1963-circa 2017) consist of materials written by Ruth A. Roland, including manuscripts in various stages and copies of the published works Interpreters as Diplomats: A Diplomatic History of the Role of Interpreters in World Politics (1999) and Translating World Affairs (1982). The collection also includes Roland's New York University diplomas and a Founders Day Award certificate.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use materials in the collection in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Ruth A. Roland Manuscripts; MC 357; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Richard Roland, nephew of Ruth A. Roland, in January 2021; the accession number associated with this gift is 2022.020.

Collection processed by

Rachel Searcy

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-20 17:50:18 -0400.
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Language: Description written in English

Processing Information

At the time of accessioning, materials were rehoused in archival boxes and folders, and arranged alphabetically by title, followed by diplomas and a certificate.

Repository

New York University Archives

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Biedermeier Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Dance of Death Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Degenerate Art Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

En Pointe Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 4-5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Fu Dog, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

More than Meets the Eye: Deep-Diving in the Arts Dictionary, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Haikunimals, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 8-9 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Interpreters as Diplomats: A Diplomatic History of the Role of Interpreters in World Politics, 1999

Box: 1, Folder: 10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Kit-Cat Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 11 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Mauve Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 2, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Parergon Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 2, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Psychadelic Manuscript, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 2, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Translating World Affairs, 1982

Box: 2, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Multiple Manuscripts, circa 1960s-2017, inclusive

Box: 2, Folder: 5-9 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Diplomas, 1963-1969, inclusive

Box: Shared University Archives 131, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Founders Day Award, 1970

Box: Shared University Archives 131, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
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