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- 1969-2007 (Creation)
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0.4 m of textual records
Context area
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Most of the correspondence in this fond can be found in B2007-0020. It is arranged chronologically and touches upon a wide range of Prof. Forbes professional activities and therefore relates to all other series in this fonds. There is correspondence relating to his research especially on nationalism and ethnicity. In particular, there is correspondence relating to his thesis in the late 1960s and early 1970s files, as well as correspondence with publishers regarding submission of several written works. There is some correspondence that documents his participation at conferences and invitations to talks and seminars. Prof Forbes acted as a peer reviewer for various journals such as the Canadian Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Canadian Studies, Canadian Public Administration as well as for Canada Council Grants. Correspondence and comments relating to his role as referee are found throughout these files.
Correspondence and attached documents also document courses in the Department of Political Economy and later the Department of Political Science. They often discuss curriculum changes and delivery, as well as the structure of specific courses. There is some correspondence specific to the Department of Political Economy review committee, of which Forbes was an active member. His role as a teacher and mentor is well documented in letters of recommendation for students and colleagues for grants and scholarships, as well as correspondence offering research and career advice.
Accession B2010-0010 includes a small amount of correspondence arranged by subject. These include files on Forbes’ role as a peer reviewer for U of T Press and e-mail relating to his visit to the J.F. Kennedy-Institut in Germany. There are also two restricted files relating to an academic review of the Psychoanalytic Thought Programme.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
B2007-0020/001: 1969-1978
B2007-0020/002: 1978-1990
B2010-0010/001A: Open Correspondence
B2010-0010/001B : Restricted Correspondence
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Files are open except correspondence relating to the Psychoanalytic Thought Programme which is restricted for 30 years. Please consult University Archivist.